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'Pandering to the Privileged
By John DeSio
Like others, Transportation Alternatives (TA) have come out strongly against Assemblyman Richard Brodsky's report today regarding the potential negatives of congestion pricing. And the headline you see above, their critique of the motives of those opposed to the plan, kicks off their release."The opponents of congestion pricing are ignoring the overwhelming majority of low and middle income New Yorkers who have no choice but to take transit," says Paul Steely White, executive director of Transportation Alternatives. "This majority deserves faster, more reliable and more frequent bus and subway service and the Mayor’s plan would provide that."TA's release also argues that while Brodsky insists the charge will adversely affect the poor and middle-class, his "Manhattan-bound drive-to-work constituents" earn an average annual salary of $176,231. No war but class war, baby!
Submitted by admin on December 18, 2007 - 15:59. categories [ ]
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