> "We already have a kind of congestion pricing, in some sense. If you plan a trip during peak hours, it costs you more time." this is an underappreciated poin

> "We already have a kind of congestion pricing, in some sense. If you plan a trip during peak hours, it costs you more time." this is an underappreciated point, as it underlies the popularity of congestion pricing among wealthier folks, whatever their politics (left-leaners ostensibly would otherwise support more egalitarian/progressive policies). currently everyone pays with their time, whether rich or poor. you can't buy your way out of the problem just for yourself. irksomely, money is of no advantage. but with congestion pricing, you could, and that's really appealing to wealthy folks. i'm not arguing against congestion pricing, just noting a less-visible motivation. a progressive pricing scheme (pay more if you have higher income/net worth), for example, would still reduce congestion while providing more egalitarian access.