NYC Residents Worry Congestion Pricing Will Flood Uptown Neighborhoods With Commuter Parking
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Uptown NYC residents worry congestion pricing will drive more commuters to park in their neighborhoods and overwhelm parking. Some are pushing for residential parking permits.
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An MTA analysis found congestion pricing may increase parking demand outside the toll zone, exceeding supply in some areas.
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Groups like NYC Residential Parking want permits for residents for a monthly fee, arguing congestion pricing needs permits to work.
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Implementing permits has faced hurdles - politicians haven't backed plans, permits haven't solved parking woes fully in some other cities.
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Options like charging for all street parking could raise billions, but may require state legislation. Neighborhood impacts will be monitored when congestion pricing launches.