New York City congestion charge
New York City congestion pricing spitzed? - sex blow to central area toll
Posted Mon, 2008-03-10 20:12
The fall of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today could be a major blow to proposals for a central area toll in New York City. Spitzer was a major supporter of the congestion pricing plan and carried considerable political heft.
Spitzer was caught in a federal tax, money laundering and interstate prostitution case as a client of a $5k/hour call girl. He said today he had violated obligations to his family and "any sense of right and wrong." read more »
Simpler New York City congestion charge scheme recommended by state commission
Posted Thu, 2008-01-31 22:01
The state Commission set up to review alternatives to the City's congestion charge has recommended a simpler cordon entry toll. Called the Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission (TCMC) it was appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. Final say on what congestion charging scheme, if any, remains with the state legislature, but the Commission's unanimity on a congestion charging plan must strengthen its prospects.
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