Healy Supports Congestion Pricing

Mayor Healy supports New York City's congestion pricing plan, reports the Journal. Congestion pricing would impose a fee for entering the heart of New York City during peak periods, similar to a system that has successfully reduced peak period congestion in London. The goal is to both reduce traffic allowing buses and taxicabs fast access to the city's core while decreasing the environmental impact of idling cars, and raising money or mass transit projects throughout the region. Under one plan, commuters paying tolls at Port Authority access points would be exempt. However, if the agency fails to provide a billion dollar payment into a regional transportation fund, vehicles coming from the bridges and tunnels would be assessed additional fees.