Statement on New York's Next Governor

“New York faces intersecting crises of climate, congestion, and traffic violence, and we need our leaders working together to deliver a strong future for our state. With deep experience across all levels of government, Kathy Hochul is going to be a strong – not to mention trailblazing - leader of the Empire State.”

“We look forward to working with incoming Governor Hochul on our MTA and state-level priorities. Hochul must break the congestion pricing logjam to deliver a steady revenue stream for transit and cleaner air for New Yorkers. Hochul must expand bike and pedestrian access on MTA bridges, like the Verrazano, to meet the bike boom and give more transportation alternatives to New Yorkers without cars. Hochul must also help deliver the cure for our traffic violence epidemic by supporting and signing into law the Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act that Albany failed to pass this year. In 2018, Hochul stood alongside us and Families for Safe Streets as a fierce advocate for speed safety cameras. With her partnership, we successfully extended the program. We are proud that New York State will be led by a safe streets champion and look forward to more successes working together as she assumes this critical new role.”