"Congestion pricing has been a win-win: fewer cars, safer streets, and better quality of life. This critical funding will continue and accelerate that improvement in children's respiratory health through environmental justice initiatives like these."
"The investment will be split between two major initiatives: $8.9 million for the Bronx Asthma Program, which supports community-based outreach and education, and $11.1 million to expand the city's Asthma Case Management Program."
"Reducing air pollution has always been one of the core parts of New York's Congestion Pricing program. The data shows it's already succeeding, and now we're taking the next step by using revenues to fund improvements for Bronx residents."
Environmental activists in the South Bronx express concerns that congestion pricing could exacerbate air pollution in areas with high asthma rates. New York City officials announced a $20 million investment to combat childhood asthma, funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing mitigation program. The funding will support the Bronx Asthma Program and expand the Asthma Case Management Program in schools. Despite a decrease in asthma rates over the past 15 to 20 years, the situation remains critical, prompting these initiatives to improve respiratory health.
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