New Yorkers' ongoing attempts to rein in car traffic on the island of Manhattan took a serious blow yesterday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy terminated the city's congestion charge, which made drivers pay for going below 60th Street.
Duffy claimed that it's unfair that drivers should have to pay to use roads since there are already tolls on bridges into Manhattan and claimed there are no alternatives, ignoring the buses and subway trains operated by the Metropolitan Transit Autho...
Termination of NYC's Congestion Charge Dampens Traffic Reduction Efforts
End of a Road Pricing Initiative: Duffy Disapproves
New York City's aspirations to mitigate vehicular congestion within the confines of Manhattan received a significant setback following the termination of its congestion charge by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. This measure previously imposed fees on motorists entering the zone south of 60th Street.
Duffy's Rationale: Unjust Pricing for Drivers
Duffy has expressed opposition to the congestion charge, citing the unfairness of further financial burden on drivers who already face tolls when entering Manhattan. He dismissed alternative transportation options, such as the Metropolitan Transit Authority's bus and subway services, as insufficient.
Inequity Concerns Raised for Distant Residents
Duffy also voiced concerns regarding the disproportionate impact on individuals residing farther from the city center. He decried the absence of toll-free highway options, claiming that working-class commuters would be compelled to subsidize public transit without receiving commensurate benefits in terms of highway infrastructure.
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