New York City concluded its first week with its congestion pricing program, which aims to reduce traffic in Manhattan and increase funding for the city’s public transit, after years of roadblocks and concerns about a public backlash.
New Yorkers mixed on congestion pricing as program shifts into drive Program kicked off after years of roadblocks, but some worry government won’t come through on transit promises.
Graney is a cyclist and thinks fewer cars on the road would make it easier for bikers, but he worries about people using fake license plates – a problem that predates congestion pricing – to avoid paying the new tolls.
Some New York City residents said they worry the government won’t come through on their transit promises and instead will just make driving more expensive for workers who can’t afford the additional costs.
His plumbers and other subcontractors must drive commercial vehicles into the congestion pricing zone, which will force him to pay them more and charge clients more, he said.
