Adding Tolls to Brooklyn Bridges?
Marty Markowitz was just on the Brian Lehrer show arguing against the Ravitch Commission’s proposal to add tolls to the three bridges in Brooklyn as well as the Queensboro Bridge as part of its solution to the MTA deficits. (Rosie Perez just called in agreeing with Marty too.) Are you in favor of adding the…
Marty Markowitz was just on the Brian Lehrer show arguing against the Ravitch Commission’s proposal to add tolls to the three bridges in Brooklyn as well as the Queensboro Bridge as part of its solution to the MTA deficits. (Rosie Perez just called in agreeing with Marty too.) Are you in favor of adding the tolls?
I don’t have a car and managed a child perfectly well, thank you, AF. You can make an argument for a car in any number of ways, but the fact remains, in NYC (or at least where’s there’s good subway access) you do NOT need one.
This is an excellent idea which probably won’t pass; however, as I intend to do, if you agree write to Bloomberg and Paterson supporting it.
What the hell do children have to do with it?? In a city like Manhattan, a car is a priviledge. Whether or not the money goes to restoring the bridges is pointless. The money is necessary to fill the budget gaps, plain and simple.
I don’t have one here because I don’t want one. I take the subway, taxis and car service. I could actually park right in front of my house if I did have one, no problem. Anywhere I drove to would be far less convenient.
I’m for it if it can reduce the volume of traffic over the bridges. Increased delays should have that effect. Also should improve safety at Tillary/Adams intersection, which is an abomination.
Just imagine the gridlock! Terrible idea in a city with so few arteries connecting Manhattan to the outside world.
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While restoration and traffic are likely issues with the other two as well, when I said “the bridge” above, I was referring to the Brooklyn Bridge, which is the only one I can speak for.
I’m concerned about long lines of cars. Flatbush Avenue is already a nightmare. Perhaps it should cost more to have a car, period.
Spoken like a true childless person, Dave. And, Biff, none of the money will go to restoring the bridges.
I don’t have a car, I rely on the MTA to get me around. If you insist upon driving in this city, then you should pay for the privilege.
no please dont say that. cuz if they adopt that they might adopt it to the train too. could you imagine the suckitude it would be if people had to pay more the more stops they took!? gack! (i do agree with the bridge tolls tho…) maybe have a middle ground and if youre a business have it as a tax write-off!?
*rob*