WBGO NEWS** NYC Worst Congestion in Nation 12/5/23

Scott Pringle reported on WBGO that New York City-Newark has the worst congestion in the nation. The average commuter by vehicle spends 236 hours yearly languishing in traffic. #2 in the cost of gasoline. #8 in fatal crashes. New Jersey is suing to stop congestion pricing. Small business owners express concern that it will hinder business and increase delivey costs which they will have to pass on. Oh but the "visionaries" know best. Ignore environmental impact studies. Establishing responsible cycling culture is a mere nuisance readily dismissed. Fatal accidents-ah mere collateral damage in pursuit of "The Vision." Quality of life? Public safety? Mere inconvenience in pursuit of "The Vision." New York has been taken for a ride. If Transportation Alternatives' intention was to rival Power Broker Robert Moses for negative influence on the life and health of the city-they have done so. In that they have succeeded.