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Changes since congestion pricing started in New York

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437 points Vinnl | 1 comments | 13 May 25 10:43 UTC | HN request time: 0.194s | source
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philipallstar ◴[14 May 25 14:36 UTC] No.43985073[source]▶
The increased speeds are excellent for those who can afford the toll. This is a universal benefit of toll roads for those people.
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bryanlarsen ◴[14 May 25 14:45 UTC] No.43985179[source]▶
And the investments in public transit and bike paths are excellent for those who can't. Such unalloyed win-wins are hard to find.
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lokar ◴[14 May 25 14:47 UTC] No.43985193[source]▶
I lived in Manhattan, and was very well paid. I did not own a car, and loved it. This would have been great for me as well.
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timewizard ◴[14 May 25 22:33 UTC] No.43989879[source]▶
Did you have children or did you live alone?
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1. throw0101c ◴[15 May 25 13:03 UTC] No.43994594[source]▶
> Did you have children or did you live alone?

With regards to children, some couples do have them and concluded that a car in the city is not worth the hassle; famous example:

* https://www.instagram.com/cargobikemomma/

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PoKcQRlDGs (interview)

Car share would also be handy in some situations. Or even going from two cars to one.