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New York City’s congestion pricing program is moving forward with a $15 fee on passenger vehicles, reports Stephen Nessen in Gothamist, after the MTA board voted to approve it. The program now enters a 60-day public comment period before a final vote.

Nessen points out that “The stakes are high for the program. Congestion pricing has been successfully implemented in other countries. But the MTA’s program represents the first effort in the United States to impose a fee to reduce gridlock.” Additionally, “The tolls are required by law to back $15 billion worth of loans, which accounts for nearly a third of the MTA's 2020-2024 construction program.”

The program includes exemptions and fare discounts for low-income drivers, emergency vehicles, and drivers who already pay certain tolls. “Small trucks, buses and vans face a $24 charge during those hours, while large trucks, including big rigs, will have to pay $36. Motorcycles will be tolled a $7.50 daytime fee.” The fee is reduced by 75 percent during nighttime hours.

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[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yet another great example of the NYC mindset

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Certainly better than the alternative. Take care now! 🤭

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It’s so NYC to think there’s only two mindsets: You, and everyone else

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Nah man, I absolutely don't think that's the case, not is that the case for any fellow city folk. My previous post should have made that real clear. We got all walks of life walking and talking, and a lot of us travel too. We see what we have, and what's out there as well.

One thing you won't see me doing is talking shit on other people's home towns, because that's low class and low quality thinking. I don't particularly like small towns or suburbs for social reasons, some people do. That's ok.

Wake up, do something interesting for a change.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you think that’s me talking bad about NYC then you’re way too fragile to actually be from NYC

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Cool. Still think you're boring, only had noise to comment about. Cheers.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And yet you continue to reply? Definitely not a New Yorker.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ah man. I hate to break it to you, but your last attempt at a girlfriend was right about you before she left. The lacking creativity and energy thing.

Good luck to you.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Definitely not a New Yorker. They’re much better at insults.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago

Lol ah you got me with your creativity again. Oh it hurts.