This is the dynamic with most streets stuff, unfortunately. The kinds of people who drive everywhere are also the ones who dedicate all their time to calling their reps to complain about parking, while normal people enjoy thinks like open streets and outdoor dining silently.
Have heard more rage from more otherwise non-political New Yorkers about congestion pricing being paused than about nearly any issue in the last few years. Hochul fucked up big time and whoever told her this was good politics should be fired.
There’s a good lesson to learn here about also calling your reps for the programs you like instead of just the ones you don’t like, but now’s not the time for that. Hochul’s phone lines opened five minutes ago and it’s time to call again. (518) 474-8390 is the number to let her know this sucks.
