Congestion Pricing Rally: Countdown to July 16

By Aaron Donovan
Jul 4, 2007

Countdown to the July 16th Deadline for Clean Air, Better Transit and Congestion Pricing

Support congestion pricing!

Fund transit improvements!

Improve air quality!

Fill the $31 billion gap in the transportation funding plan!

Reduce traffic!

Improve street safety!

Visuals: Screens in Times Square will show giant green apples, T.A. needs YOU to wear your green t-shirt.

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