THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ 
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

December 4, 2016

**Press Release**

Contact:  Russell Murphy, 917-584-9574 / rmurphy2@council.nyc.gov

 
Council Transportation Chair Rodriguez Urges President-Elect Trump to Move Transition Headquarters to Ease Midtown Traffic

New York, NY -- On Monday, December 5th at 10:30am, NYC Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez will call on President-Elect Donald Trump to move his transition headquarters out of New York City to ease traffic congestion in midtown Manhattan.

With heavy security and barricades blocking foot, cycling and car traffic near Trump Tower, the unofficial home of the Trump transition, movement in midtown has grown increasingly slower, a major concern for New Yorkers and local small businesses.

Chair Rodriguez will encourage the president-elect to be a good New Yorker and conduct his business outside of the city to free up movement and commerce.

When: Monday, December 5th, 10:30 AM

Where: 56th Street and 5th Avenue

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