The MTA board gave its final sign-off for the program to toll motorists who drive south of 60th Street, realizing a dream transit advocates have pursued for more than 50 years.
Driving in the city has an impact on city residents, and wasting people’s time doesn’t compensate those residents for that impact. The charge will help to fund the other measures that you mention.
There’s already “congestion pricing”, its paid for in time.
All this does is allow the weathy easier access… More cycle ways that take away car parking and better, very cheap PT are actual solutions.
Driving in the city has an impact on city residents, and wasting people’s time doesn’t compensate those residents for that impact. The charge will help to fund the other measures that you mention.