Doug Gordon: In London, "traffic accidents have fallen in the capital by an astonishing 40% since 2003," the year of the introduction of the congestion pricing program. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015...

In London, "traffic accidents have fallen in the capital by an astonishing 40% since 2003," the year of the introduction of the congestion pricing program. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015...

Literally happened minutes ago: a truck driver killed a cyclist at an intersection that will be within the congestion pricing zone. Could we get a more stark and timely reminder of why congestion pricing is not just about the revenue? It's about making our STREETS SAFER.

Also made the air much better. www.london.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

www.london.gov.uk

What about my freedom to be run over??

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I agree with this generally, but I feel like we should charge based on the price of the car, rather than a flat rate, and let low-income people off the hook. Otherwise, we end up with a tax that disproportionately affects the poor.

Congestion pricing is set to include discounts and exemptions for low-income New Yorkers who live in the zone. Either way, a very tiny number of low-income people drive into Manhattan on anywhere close to a regular basis. new.mta.info/tolls/conges...

Congestion Relief Zone Toll: Discounts and Exemptionsnew.mta.info Discounts and exemptions to the Congestion Relief Zone toll (Congestion Pricing) will apply to certain drivers or vehicles. Learn more about plan eligibility and how to apply for low-income discount a...

I'd also argue that right now traffic congestion disproportionately affects the poor, especially those who take the bus!

I live in a city with terrible public transit, high car dependency, and increasingly dangerous roads for cyclists as congestion increases without much additional cycling infrastructure. Anything that improves public transit would be welcome here, including congestion fees, as long as it's fair.

As long as those discounts are readily available, then it seems fairly reasonable to me.

Yeah, the one criticism I have of them is that in some cases they are tax credits and not immediate discounts. It’s a bit complicated. But there are accommodations for low-income people.

There are a ton of people who don't/can't own a car and this includes many many actual poor people.

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