Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
Congestion Pricing

All You Need to Know About Congestion Pricing in One Simple, Cute Film

Washington D.C.-based video producer Will Chilton has made transportation videos such as "The High Cost of Free Parking" for Vox.com and for other clients, such as Mobility Lab (he also freelances for the Obama Foundation). This year, Chilton created a new YouTube channel called Astro to focus on science content — and his first featurette is on congestion pricing.

Unlike recent arguments in favor of central business district tolling, Chilton's video doesn't promote congestion pricing as a funding stream for transit, but as a panacea for drivers, who are constantly stuck in inefficient traffic jams all over the country.

"It drives me nuts, and I want to help solve the problem," Chilton told Streetsblog. "Congestion Pricing is like green eggs and ham: Everyone hates the idea, but once they try it, they like it. I made this video with the intent of educating American audiences on strategy behind it."

Enjoy and share (bonus: It features "Gridlock" Sam Schwartz and gorgeous drone shots!):

Follow Will Chilton on Twitter @willchilton

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

NYPD’s Push To Criminalize Cycling Spells Trouble For Immigrant Workers

Safety for the community? Great. But aren't delivery workers part of the community, too?

May 9, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: Habemus Knicksum Edition

It was a big day yesterday, but we're not on the sports or the religion desk, so let's get to our news.

May 9, 2025

Friday Video: Who Ruined Outdoor Dining?

We sent our own video team to find out.

May 9, 2025

Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss E-Bikes … With Joy and Concern

E-bikes are a vital tool for delivery workers and for people seeking to reduce their use of private cars. What would you do to both expand e-bike use and make streets safer? And the answers are...

Live from Albany: Hochul’s ‘Safety’ Measures Stripped from Budget

Lawmakers dropped three initiatives that Gov. Hochul said would have made roadways safer (though, as we'll see, that's very much in question). Let's review them.

May 9, 2025
See all posts