New York approves the first congestion toll in the US: $15 to enter Manhattan

The growth of fines, licenses and taxes in the USA is substantial over the last 100 years. Very few things do not require fees these days (even visiting public lands).

Re: New York approves the first congestion toll in the US: $15 to enter Manhattan

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Post by ChrisLTD » Sat, Dec 09, 2023, 6:43 PM UTC

shipscode wrote: post #3

This idiocy will only hurt the working class employees who drive in from the outerboros.

Working class employees take the train.

Re: New York approves the first congestion toll in the US: $15 to enter Manhattan

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Post by Racing0461 » Sat, Dec 09, 2023, 6:45 PM UTC

Just like how lottery is supposed to increase funding for schools but the amount thay got brought in due to lottery was then subtracted from other sources so it was a wash.

I'm assuming this is going to be the same thing unless it's earmarked for public transportation by law instead of going into a general fund. Just like gas tax and car tabs in other states that goes to "fixing the roads by people that use it the most".

Re: New York approves the first congestion toll in the US: $15 to enter Manhattan

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Post by alexchamberlain » Sat, Dec 09, 2023, 6:45 PM UTC

In London, we have a inner congestion zone, which is surrounded by a ultra low emission zone. The low emission zone only requires your car to be a few years old, though it has a bigger impact on vans and lorries.

Re: New York approves the first congestion toll in the US: $15 to enter Manhattan

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Post by pxeboot » Sat, Dec 09, 2023, 6:45 PM UTC

This seems like a great start, but unfortunately it will likely be so lucrative, it will make it even less politically acceptable to further reduce/ban cars in the future.