This whole ordeal I think really highlights the parasitic relationship many suburbs have with their urban cores.
Quality of life of people living in cities has been placed second to the convenience of suburban motorists.
to answer your question, congestion pricing is being implemented because most people take the subway or bus, and those who drive cause noise pollution, particulate emissions, and congestion to the point of gridlock in lower manhattan
When new housing is proposed, you often hear people say things like "locals won't be living here," as to suggest that housing should only be built for current residents. But it turns out that new housing that's built primarily does house locals, anyways.
Drivers: "We want to go to New York City!"
New York City: "OK, but there's too many cars, you must pay $23"
Drivers: "Yeah screw you pal, I'm not driving to NYC anymore!"
NYC: "OK"
Drivers: "wait ... don't you want us to drive to New York City?"
NYC: "Not actually"
HUGE housing wins in Austin today!
Council just passed resolutions to:
- Legalize 3 homes on every lot by-right
- Lower minimum lot size to 2500sqft
- Exempt 3 and 4-plexes from site plans, expediting approval from 1yr+ down to 60 days
Things are looking up in good ole ATX!
Hey Gen Z and Millennials: the republicans are openly admitting they’re planning to steal your social security and medicare and then force you to work till you drop dead.
this is capitalism, your employer gets to profit ungodly amounts of money off your labor and when you push for basic living standards they have the power to destroy your life.
The water in the gulf of Mexico is 98 degrees, New England had 7 inches of rain and massive floods, it'll be 117 degrees in Phoenix this week, and Canada is still on fire.
But hopefully, everyone found the perfect parking spot. Focus on what matters. https://t.co/vhiWwEZWuy