Event: NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why Is It Under Attack?

On February 25, 2025, NYU Wagner partnered with The Century Foundation to present “NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why is it Under Attack?,” a panel discussion featuring prominent experts exploring the initial impact and potential future of New York City’s hotly debated congestion pricing program.

Following opening remarks from NYU Wagner Dean Sherry Glied and The Century Foundation President Mark Zuckerman, president and CEO of Partnership for NYC Kathryn S. Wylde shared a presentation detailing the initial data from the first month of congestion pricing. Polly Trottenberg, former deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation and former New York City transportation commissioner, then moderated the panel discussion, which included panelists:

  • Sarah Kaufman, director, NYU Rudin Center for Transportation and assistant clinical professor of public service
  • Juliette Michaelson, deputy chief of policy and external relations, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
  • Tiffany-Ann Taylor, vice president for transportation, Regional Plan Association
  • Paul Tice, adjunct professor of finance, NYU Stern School of Business

Photos: ©NYU Photo Bureau: Myaskovsky

panelists and speakers
panelists on stage
Juliette Michaelson
Polly Trottenberg
panelists on stage
Sarah Kaufman
Tiffany Ann-Taylor
wide shot of crowd
Tiffany Ann-Taylor and Juliette Michaelson
Paul Tice on Zoom screen
Kathryn Wylde presenting
Kathryn Wylde
crowd watching
Mark Zuckerman
Sherry Glied and Kathryn Wylde