Congestion pricing is a system where drivers are charged a fee to enter certain high-traffic areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Proponents argue that it effectively reduces traffic and emissions while generating revenue for public transportation improvements. Opponents argue that it unfairly targets lower-income drivers and may simply shift congestion to other areas.
@9N295MR 5 days5D
No, and toll roads should be abolished and we must allow everyone to use those roads for free. it's the only way we can continue to move forward building more roads & bridges with gov't subsidies eliminating traffic for gold especially in New York City.
Yes, but only in overcrowded areas and the price should not be that high
@9NCWSJ435mins35m
Yes, only if locals and commuters into congestion pricing zones get a giant discount, or get into the congestion pricing zone for free because of their residency.
@9NC8W4312hrs12H
No because this tax will heavily burden low income commuters who need to travel long distances for work.
@9N6TW733 days3D
A higher price charging driver's, will push people to use more public transportation, Wich will lead to less carbon emissions being released.
@9N6HH7L3 days3D
No, because it's not fair to anyone else. If they do it in one area, then no, it should be all areas. Also this isn't really important. Not nessecary.
@ChaseOliver 3 days3D
While there is a a growing body of literature that suggest that congestion pricing is effective, it serves as a de facto tax that passes the cost of poor infrastructure planning on to drivers.
@ChaseOliver 4 days4D
No. While I acknowledge the literature that demonstrates its effectiveness, it represents a backdoor tax.
@9N5JXC94 days4D
Congestion pricing may be a reasonable tactic, but by market forces, not government dictates. Government cannot economically calculate the appropriate pricing.
@9N56KVQ4 days4D
Yes but then they also need to build free-to-park parking garages (not lots. NOT LOTS) where these areas begin. As someone traveling from far outside congested areas I Have to go in by car, but these tolls add up and aren't always affordable. Pay for the garages with the congestion prison funds.
@9N552QS4 days4D
No; they should implement Artificially Intelligent Personal Light Rail Travel Systems and other means of dealing with the congestion.
@9N4SVG24 days4D
Cities should not be prevented from implementing policies consistent with local will and prevailing law.
@9N4RCJB4 days4D
Yes, but only if there are adaquate public transport to meet the needs of more people using it due to congestion
@9N4NS7K4 days4D
Should improve public transportation before instead of punishing people for driving in crucial areas.
@9N4LC3Y4 days4D
Prioritize implementing free, clean, well maintained, and easily accessible public transportation and then congestion will no longer be an issue.
@9FNXKJWLibertarian 4 days4D
Cities should be free to implement their own tax or fee structures to fund their roads/transportation systems.
@9N35BBX5 days5D
Possibly depending on individual areas and decided by local government. But subject to federal funding or withholding of federal funding if necessary.
@9N2NL48Independent5 days5D
Highly populated areas need to have public transportation that is affordable for people and affordable for tax payers to manage
@9MZX6P75 days5D
No, but incentivise:: offer tax benefits to those who use public transportation, offer work from home days that work with company policy,
@9MZD46X5 days5D
this seems like a good way to reduce pollution but i think the only way it would work is if we lowered the price of public transportation to make it more accessible to lower income individuals.
@9MV76VC1wk1W
No, implement better road and street designs (i.e. optical narrowing and no stroads) to reduce traffic
@9MRVDQD1wk1W
No, because most people will find alternate routes either way, and congestion may shift to other locations.
@9MRCS251wk1W
Depends on the city and the congestion. This tax should be utilized to increase public transportation e.g. trains
@9MQ7R5Q1wk1W
Yes, but only if they are willing to provide more reliable and free or low priced public transportation.
@9MQ3BJM1wk1W
No, this only ends up harming working people who have been forced out of city cores. A better option is investing in public transportation and human centered urban design.
@9MP99PM1wk1W
Yes, but make it at an affordable amount relative to the city's borough/neighborhood lowest median GDP per capita
@9MNJXGV1wk1W
Have a clear plan to reinvest on public transportation
@9KWXHJM 2wks2W
No, increase spending on public transportation instead
@9MNGKL22wks2W
Yes but adjust the pricing based on income instead of it being a flat rate.
@9MNCDGD2wks2W
No, traffic is a common flow at sometimes reduces the risk of of accidents.
@9MN37YC2wks2W
I feel that it should be added for private transportation, but not for commercial vehicles like trucks and things that transport public goods and it should neither charge public transportation as it also helps reduce traffic
@9MN24YZ2wks2W
Just follow the law, drive the speed limit, and there will be no traffic. Most traffic happens because of accidents. I understand that accidents like hydroplaning can occur, but driving too fast on the highway, not paying attention because you're on your phone, or driving while drunk is against the law, and people continue to break them. It's their fault, and the traffic won't stop until they follow the law.
@9MMY27HWomen’s Equality 2wks2W
It is already implemented within places in California where we have toll roads on highways.
@9MMX76R2wks2W
Yes but taxi drivers and rideshare drivers should be given passes that do not penalize the driver but the company. Also, free public transport should be more accessible and safer for lower-income drivers.
@9MMKDKD2wks2W
Only charge the new builds in the area. Don’t punish owners that have been in the area before congestion occurred
@9MM7VJZ2wks2W
Cities should be priotizing public transit and safe walkways to reduce traffic
@9MM7NMZ2wks2W
Depends, some out there may not be able to afford to continuosly pay for such things and it would make them unable to take a more efficient route when getting to their location. So I think it would be quite restricting for many.
@9MM6FRHConstitution2wks2W
No, if they’re busy urban areas, traffic will happen and it’s out of the people’s control
@9MM5PH42wks2W
No, cities should encourage people to use other forms of transportation instead to reduce congestion.
@9MM4NFT2wks2W
Cities should create more HOV only or express lanes. OR incentivize businesses that use a hybrid or remote model of working if in-person meetings are unnecessary.
@9MM2WQ32wks2W
There needs to be more forms of reliable public transportation for this to be implemented effectively
@9MM288V2wks2W
This should be implemented once they fix the public transportation system.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
If a toll can be charged to drive on a highway, then busy urban areas need some level of control, however, why should drivers have to pay extra just to get home from work?
@9MLXJHR2wks2W
I think so because in my area there is so much traffic and because of that there is many accidents where people are getting seriously hurt.
I think yes, but only to see if it encourages use of public transportation
@9MLV4MV2wks2W
No, this would not help reduce traffic or pollution
@9MLTRG72wks2W
no because traffic is normal and isnt only caused by how many people are driving
@9MLTK9D2wks2W
Some people can't afford even the easiest things so it would be a mistake to do this.
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