New York's Congestion Pricing Alternative

A group opposed to plans to create a congestion pricing system in New York have released a report outlining measures that could be taken to achieve the same level of traffic reduction without a congestion charge.

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October 13, 2007, 11:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"Raising parking meter rates in Manhattan, creating more taxi stands and putting in place a series of other measures could achieve the same level of traffic reduction as Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, according to a report by a group opposed to the mayor's proposal."

"The report from the group Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free was sent this week to the 17 members of a commission created by the State Legislature to study the mayor's plan for an $8 charge on cars entering or leaving the area of Manhattan below 86th Street."

"The commission is also required to consider alternatives to the mayor's plan that could achieve similar results. The Bloomberg administration has estimated that its proposal would reduce the miles traveled by vehicles in the Manhattan charging zone by 6.3 percent."

FULL STORY: Study Gives Alternatives to City Plan for Traffic

Friday, October 12, 2007 in The New York Times

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