Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
thisguygrab_2.jpg

Taking aim at the richest irony of the
faux-populist case against congestion pricing, Transportation Alternatives has released this ad [PDF], coming soon to a newspaper near you. The copy reads:

Drivers from Westchester earn an average income of $176,231.Only 4% of New York City commuters would pay the congestion fee.100% of the congestion fee goes to improving mass transit.

Do the math:Congestion Pricing = Better Transit

You know, he even sort of looks like that other guy from Westchester.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

Promises, Promises: What the Candidates Said At The Transit Forum

Yes, the 2025 mayoral race is in full swing — which also means the candidate forum season is here, too.

December 3, 2024

River to River! DOT Will Close Dyckman Protected Bike Lane Gap

The four-block stretch will close a gap between the East and West sides of uptown Manhattan. But the agency may give in to a handful of drivers who are demanding their free parking over daylighting.

December 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday: The 2024 Sustainable Transportation Book Guide!

The previous 11-plus months have been epic for urbanism-related books. Why not buy a few for the advocates on your holiday list?

December 3, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Death on the Roads Edition

The wheels of government grind slowly. Much slower than the wheels of car drivers, which grind very aggressively. Plus other news.

December 3, 2024
See all posts