Re:The Death of NYC Congestion Pricing
by intended on Friday June 28, 2024 @06:05AM
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I mean, even if its well designed, we should expect some increase in costs due to a congestion charge.
Right now, you have Group A: people who are ok with some members of their city getting to deal with congestion, so that they can have cheaper goods.
Group B: The people who deal with the effects of congestion, who have to find a ways to have their needs met.
as mentioned:
>Setting aside the issue of local residents with cars (which I could care less about),
>someone who lives here and doesn't own a car
The status quo should suit you.
That said, the inefficiency caused due to congestion, ends up affecting both group A and group B. This will add to costs, in either wait times / Delays, wastage, wear and tear, pollution etc.
Those costs are borne by you, but not associated with congestion.
Right now, you have Group A: people who are ok with some members of their city getting to deal with congestion, so that they can have cheaper goods.
Group B: The people who deal with the effects of congestion, who have to find a ways to have their needs met.
as mentioned: >Setting aside the issue of local residents with cars (which I could care less about), >someone who lives here and doesn't own a car
The status quo should suit you.
That said, the inefficiency caused due to congestion, ends up affecting both group A and group B. This will add to costs, in either wait times / Delays, wastage, wear and tear, pollution etc.
Those costs are borne by you, but not associated with congestion.