Few better understand street congestion than the truck drivers who deliver nearly 90% of all goods in New York City to businesses and homes across the five boroughs. Kendra Hems, president of the Trucking Association of New York, joins Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to explain why suspending congestion pricing was the right move but says that a new plan needs to be put in place to address congestion issues.

PHOTO: Vehicles move slowly through Midtown Manhattan traffic on June 6, 2024. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

<p>Few better understand street congestion than the truck drivers who deliver nearly 90% of all goods in New York City to businesses and homes across the five boroughs. Kendra Hems, president of the Trucking Association of New York, joins Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to explain why suspending congestion pricing was the right move but says that a new plan needs to be put in place to address congestion issues.</p>
<p>PHOTO: Vehicles move slowly through Midtown Manhattan traffic on June 6, 2024. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)</p>

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