Congestion pricing isn't designed to shift travel times -- it's designed to shift the mode of transport away from single-occupancy vehicles. And for that to wo

Congestion pricing isn't designed to shift travel times -- it's designed to shift the mode of transport away from single-occupancy vehicles. And for that to work, you need to pair it with easily accessible alternatives -- bus stops, bike lanes, subways/rail travel, etc. If it costs me a $20 congestion charge to commute to work, but a $10 train ticket or $4 bus ride, those cheaper alternatives become viable options even if they increase total travel time.