COVID related Transportation Policies. Bonjour, Congestion Pricing

What’s happening? In a search for revenue, some cities are adopting congestion pricing that puts a toll on entering downtown areas.

Why is this important? It’s bicoastal. NYC is considering up to $25 for trucks. San Francisco is considering a toll that could go as high as $14. LA and Oregon Department of Transportation are working ways to offer reduce costs for low income.

How will this be important? Congestion pricing has been used for years in London and Stockholm. It works for them.

Politico | Driving downtown? Get ready to pay extra