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That also means that it entirely favors people with the sort of disposable income that such a charge is meaningless, making it pretty regressive. I'm not saying
by EA-3167 3y ago
That also means that it entirely favors people with the sort of disposable income that such a charge is meaningless, making it pretty regressive. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I can understand why some people feel that it's unfair.
- toomuchtodo 3y agoCould you make road tolls progressive using a lottery instead? You either get access for the time window you bid for or you don't. Alternatively, you force cars out by doing the 'ol Barcelona superblocks: https://www.google.com/search?q=barcelona+superblocks https://www.google.com/search?q=barcelona+superblocks
- PaulHoule 3y agoYou can take transit if you don’t want to pay the toll. If I go to NYC on my own I take the bus from Ithaca, if I have a party of 3 or more I drive across the GWB and Bronx and stay somewhere near the east side of the Queensbridge because it is cheaper to park, stay in a hotel, etc. The toll is just one more reason to keep doing what I am doing.
- Daishiman 3y agoPeople from all social strata live and work in Manhattan. Most people visiting from New Jersey can find parking and take the Path for the same price or less than what parking costs.