[VIDEO] New York Declares War On Traffic (A Congestion Pricing Story)

Ah New York city where the rent can overwhelm even the hardest working trust fund kids, the rats can chew through the mighty plastic bags of garbage we leave on the sidewalks, and the cars fly through the streets at a brisk stop. It's truly the greatest city on Earth. But on January 5th 2025, New Yorkers turned their backs on their god-given right to sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours by implementing a policy known as congestion pricing. Basically if you want to drive your car into one of the most congested cities on the planet now you pay a toll and wouldn't you know it it's working really well. But...

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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