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Report: Lawmakers Mulling “Traffic Pricing”

NY1 01/25/2011 19:27
Report: Lawmakers Mulling “Traffic Pricing” - USA - law - New York - NYC - Manhattan - driving


According to the Daily News, lawmakers are considering a plan to charge drivers $10 to enter Lower Manhattan on weekdays.



It’s similar to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's defeated congestion pricing proposal that would have cost drivers $8.

The Daily News says supporters are trying to get backing outside Manhattan before formally proposing a plan.

The money made could help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reduce its deficit.

Bloomberg championed the cause in 2008, but it was shot down in the State Assembly. His congestion pricing looked to charge drivers coming into Manhattan below 60th Street on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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