Being a city-dweller, I was a fan of congestion pricing to reduce traffic, but I understand why it could not pass for NYC in the state capitol. Nonetheless I like the stick-to-it-ness of the mayor to find ways to make the city greener.
I am not sure if I would have started with Broadway between 42nd – 34th Street as my next urban park, but I dig the idea.
Read about it here in the NY Times.