@ISIDEWITHQuestionstransportationStarted 10mos agoActive 1mo ago

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Congestion pricing is a system where drivers are charged a fee to enter certain high-traffic areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Proponents argue that it effectively reduces traffic and emissions while generating revenue for public transportation improvements. Opponents argue that it unfairly targets lower-income drivers and may simply shift congestion to other areas.

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 @B2WXB9Vanswered…1mo1MO

Understand the need to reduce traffic. However, for such amount to exist, it is due to a lack of transports and/or the absolute need of the people to go there. May be too punishable to the latter.

 @B2928TVfrom Florida  answered…2mos2MO

Instead of congestion pricing, a practical public transportation system should be implemented.

 @9NYB5QXfrom California  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, as long as there is other ways to enter the city

 @9N85ZJWanswered…10mos10MO

No, cities should re-design to be people friendly, and less car friendly with better public transportation. The situation will resolve itself then.

 @9MMB6X9from Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but the revenues generated from this scheme should be allocated to bolstering the country's public transit system.

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