Panel: What’s Driving Congestion Pricing? A Discussion with the Experts

Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century, in conjunction with NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, present a discussion about an issue affecting all New Yorkers.

The panel will include:

  • Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO, Partnership for New York City
  • John Liu, City Councilman (D-Queens) and Chairman, City Council Transportation Committee
  • Walter McCaffrey, former City Councilman (D-Queens) and Chief Spokesman, Committee to Keep NYC Congestion Tax-Free
  • Bruce Schaller, Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Sustainability, New York City Department of Transportation

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