"Congestion pricing can be something that divides people one way or another, and they may not be fully aware or educated on the need for congestion pricing and how that money will be used," said Jeff Peters, the director of communications for the Center of the Independence of the Disabled NY.
Without the money from congestion pricing, the MTA faces a $15-billion shortfall for its 2020-2024 capital plan.
The deferred accessibility projects on the subway aren't just "nice to have," Peters said - subway accessibility is a matter of human rights, as well as a binding commitment to equity.
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