Congestion Pricing Rally: Countdown to July 16

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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