Congestion pricing has been the thing on everyone’s minds since Governor Kathy Hochul “indefinitely paused” the program days before it was set to begin. This unprecedented move left New Yorkers wondering: can a governor do that? Is this legal? And when will congestion pricing actually take effect? Please join us to learn from legal experts and on-the-ground advocates about the current status of the congestion pricing fight and what it’ll take—from lawsuits to media strategies and protests—to win.
What will you learn?
- Brief update on legal actions being taken against the NYC congestion pricing halt.
- Why advocacy for congestion pricing is necessary in this moment.
- How we can move congestion pricing forward in 2024 and 2025.
Speakers
- Michael Gerrard, Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School
- Betsy Plum, Executive Director, Riders Alliance
- Kate Slevin, Executive Vice President, Regional Plan Association
- Julie Tighe, President, League of Conservation Voters
How do you sign up?
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the “Register Now” link above. (No fee.)
Members of Collaborators: Please email spasha@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (No fee.)
Non-Members: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. ($150 fee.)
Registration is required by September 19th. Registrants will recieve a Zoom link.
Please email spasha@philanthropynewyork.org with questions or for further information on this program or on eligibility.