Congestion pricing - let’s get it on
What if a city decided it wanted to reduce the number of people driving cars on its roads during rush hour? Could it do so?
London has. In fact, its program has been very successful.
Theirs is a “program that went from idea to implementation in just 26 months, significantly reducing traffic and pollution while earning approval ratings as high as 59 percent.”
Could it work in an American city?
Some in New York want to find out.
What is needed to make it a success?
… more buses, effective traffic management inside and outside the zone, reliable monitoring technology, a convenient payment system, and steep fines for non-compliance …
Also, the will to make it a success.
More: Congestion Pricing: Does New York Have the Will? - By Brad Aaron, Streetsblog
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