The Real Estate Board of New York started running television commercials yesterday in support of PlaNYC. REBNY is arguably the most powerful interest group in the city. While not specifically mentioning congestion pricing in the ad, REBNY did quote former President Clinton saying in relation to the mayor's plan: "The longer I wait in traffic, the better I like it."
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REBNY Goes Green, Gets Behind PlaNYC
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