Do You Know The Way To NYC?
The Port Authority of NY/NJ officially approved their proposed rate hike for area bridges and tolls, as well as the PATH that connects Jersey City/Hoboken with Lower/Midtown Manhattan. The rate increases effect the Westside crossings (GWB, Lincoln and Holland) as well as Staten Island crossings.
I'm torn. On the one hand, I rarely drive and would love to see less cars in the city. On the other hand, this is a pretty big boning for anyone that commutes regularly by car. It's not meant to be a deterrent to people commuting either. On WABC's local news, a Port Authority spokesman cited post-9/11 security and operating costs as their reason for the hikes, calling it a $650M expense.
The problem is that we've been burned too many times for me to believe this. It's entirely the MTA's fault. These government agencies just shouldn't be operating at a surplus. Show me the books that prove you're operating at a loss. I can't believe that $2 is necessary.
I'm torn. On the one hand, I rarely drive and would love to see less cars in the city. On the other hand, this is a pretty big boning for anyone that commutes regularly by car. It's not meant to be a deterrent to people commuting either. On WABC's local news, a Port Authority spokesman cited post-9/11 security and operating costs as their reason for the hikes, calling it a $650M expense.
The problem is that we've been burned too many times for me to believe this. It's entirely the MTA's fault. These government agencies just shouldn't be operating at a surplus. Show me the books that prove you're operating at a loss. I can't believe that $2 is necessary.
Labels: commuting, New York City
posted by G.Wo @ 9:11 AM
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