Cities know how to improve traffic. They keep making the same colossal mistake: The US shouldn’t give up on congestion pricing. – Vox
“…Another argument against congestion pricing is that it’s a regressive tax, one that rich people can easily afford and would disproportionately burden poor people. While New York’s plan had some carveouts, including discounting the surcharge for some lower-income residents, it’s true that any fee could be unaffordable for some low-income drivers.”
If Not Congestion Pricing In New York City, Then What? – TPC
Transit and the American City: How mayors and governors can address the post-Covid crisis of public transportation – Nicole Gelinas/City Journal
“Transit systems that served middle-class commuters were deserted; those serving lower-income workers retained higher usage…
“Transit agencies are reluctant to hike fares, with so many passengers, right now, being disproportionately poorer. As Thea Selby, a longtime transit advocate in San Francisco, observes, with the ‘minuscule amount of money’ coming in from fares, the fare hikes necessary to raise significant revenue would be prohibitive to encouraging higher ridership. ‘That is not the right way to go.’ Absent an external force, then, by mid-2024, agencies will begin slashing service, unleashing the same vicious circle that occurred during the 1920s.”