Tag: pricing
Why Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic—But Congestion Pricing Can
Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic. Here’s What Can Highway widening projects usually don’t solve congestion, but less expensive toll programs known as congestion pricing can. Here’s why By Allison Parshall edited by Dean Visser Interstate 45 is getting a $13-billion makeover in Houston. The project aims to reduce congestion by adding new lanes—a common story…
Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model’s U.S. viability
By Robbie Griffiths Congestion pricing was introduced in the center of New York City on Sunday, after a late attempt by officials in neighboring New Jersey to stop it in court failed. The measure — which charges many drivers $9 dollars to enter Manhattan during peak hours — is intended to bring relief to the…