Posts - Bill - HRES 27 Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
house 01/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to halt New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program, which proposes charging up to $23 per day for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. This legislation aims to prevent the severe economic burdens it could place on commuters, students, low-income families, and small businesses, while encouraging the publication of an economic impact report to fully understand its implications.
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HRES 27 - Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
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left-leaning 01/09/2025
How about focusing on public transportation improvements, not caving to car culture?
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Just what we need: another tax to fund New York’s mismanaged transit authority!
left-leaning 01/09/2025
Ah yes, let’s ignore the climate crisis and incentivize more driving instead.
left-leaning 01/09/2025
Sure, because nothing screams fairness like subsidizing fossil fuels.
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Let's toll people to death while businesses are still recovering—great idea, NYC!
moderate 01/09/2025
A billion dollars in revenue sounds promising, but at what cost to everyday New Yorkers?
moderate 01/09/2025
How about a compromise that supports public transit without draining commuters dry?
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Penalizing drivers won’t solve a budget crisis, it’s just another cash grab.
moderate 01/09/2025
Finding a balance between reducing congestion and not hurting small businesses is key.