Kate Slevin

Kate Slevin, Executive Vice President of the Regional Plan Association and a stalwart advocate for urban transit, dives into NYC's first year of congestion pricing. She highlights how it has enhanced business and pedestrian traffic while minimizing gridlock and spillover onto surrounding streets. Slevin also discusses the significant revenue generated for public transit and early successes like reduced crashes and faster bus rides. With legal protections in place for funds, she outlines future pricing strategies and shares lessons for cities looking to improve urban mobility.