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I think an issue with this kind of policy (not necessarily in Manhattan) but in other cities is that often there is no alternative other than to drive to the ci
by dottjt 2y ago
I think an issue with this kind of policy (not necessarily in Manhattan) but in other cities is that often there is no alternative other than to drive to the city.
For example, my partner needs radiation for her cancer and the hospital is located in the city. There is no other option than to drive. I feel like this type of policy negatively affects people in this situation, with no other alternative.
- OsrsNeedsf2P 2y agoI'm sorry to hear your partner needs cancer treatment. But also, you can still use the roads.
- lostdog 2y agoA $9 congestion charge is probably a huge help to you. For just $9 per visit, you get much lower traffic and easier parking. Your very high priority trip is easier because lots of lower priority trips either didn't happen, or used transit instead.
- dottjt 2y agoNot if you're poor. $9 daily would be quite a lot for poor people, especially since radiation is daily. Furthermore you often have no choice but to use paid hospital parking due to mobility issues, as opposed to cheaper parking near the hospital.
- redserk 2y agoI think this policy is only feasible in cities with decent public transportation. I’d struggle to list any more than 1-2 other American cities where this could be done though. A lot of cities that do have public transportation seem to have extremely frustrating (i.e. multiple transfers) gaps if you aren’t using the system to-and-from work.
- dottjt 2y agoAgain, public transport is usually not feasible if you have a severe medical condition.
- redserk 2y agoAgreed. I think this is one area I’d hope to see exceptions for on any implementation. I can’t attest to how fair of a process this is, but MTA seems to be giving medical exceptions some lip service: https://new.mta.info/tolls/congestion-relief-zone/discounts-exemptions/idep https://new.mta.info/tolls/congestion-relief-zone/discounts-...
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoIt’s also only feasible if actions like this congestion charge are taken to tilt the scales. Most people would not use public transit if they could avoid it. When there is enough road infrastructure to match the density, private transit is preferred because you can drive directly to your destination, not have public safety issues like on the subway, haul cargo, and do it all quickly. The only way to make public transit attractive is to artificially and maliciously mismanage things to make driving cars slow and expensive. Which frankly is hostile towards people.