New York is preparing to implement a tax on vehicles entering Manhattan. This measure, which aims to reduce traffic, improve air quality and fund public transport, will come into effect on January 5.
State Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that a lower rate of $9 per vehicle would be introduced, down from the $15 originally planned. This project, which was canceled in June due to “unforeseen consequences for New Yorkers”, has now been relaunched with a modified formula.
Main objectives:
-Eliminate congestion on the streets of Manhattan.
– Improve air quality.
-Generate money to upgrade the New York subway, which carries around 4 million passengers a day.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the manager of the subway, hopes to collect approximately $1 billion annually from this fee. This income will be invested in upgrading stations, improving signal infrastructure and developing new projects.
Despite his wishes, this plan faces strong opposition. Congressional Republicans, backed by former President Donald Trump, have criticized what they call an “unfair tax.” In a letter to the president-elect, Representative Mike Lawler urged Trump to veto the measure if he returns to office.
The legal challenges show how difficult it is to change transport habits in a country where cars are ubiquitous. However, this project could serve as a model for other American cities looking for solutions to urban congestion.
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By Fox News
2024-11-16 09:41:00
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