Will Washington D.C. Follow NYC's Lead Towards Congestion Tax?

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty recently stated his desire to investigate the feasibility of a congestion tax, sparking immediate debate about the possible effects on the region.

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April 30, 2007, 1:00 PM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"London has it, and traffic in the city is down by nearly half. New York is considering it, wowed by the possibility of thinning out the city's choking congestion. Now, Washington is talking about imposing a congestion tax, a daily fee for bringing a car into the District's downtown.

Mayor Adrian Fenty raised the issue in an interview on WTOP radio Friday, and immediately the debate began."

"The need in Washington is clear: Washington's suburbs have the second longest average commuting time in the nation, after New York. Maryland commuters sit through an average of 30.8 minutes of traffic on the way to work; in Virginia, Prince William County drivers suffer in an average commute of more than 40 minutes."

Read the full story: Time for a D.C. Congestion Tax?

Monday, April 30, 2007 in The Washington Post

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