Congestion tolls refer to fees or charges imposed on vehicles for entering certain areas that are prone to heavy traffic or congestion. The purpose of these tolls is to reduce traffic congestion by discouraging people from driving during peak hours or in busy areas, and to encourage the use of alternative transportation options like public transit. These tolls are meant to improve traffic flow and reduce the negative impacts of congestion on the environment and economy.
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«congestion»
«toll»
«tolling»
Sentences with «congestion tolls»
- Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn't giving up on the idea of imposing new congestion tolls on motorists entering the busiest parts of Manhattan. (chicagotribune.com)
- Supporters see the surcharges as just the first phase of a plan to roll out new congestion tolls on private vehicles in future years. (chicagotribune.com)
- The fate of proposals to impose new congestion tolls in Manhattan, levy a tax on opioid manufacturers and reform New York's bail system could be decided by week's end as lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo work to strike a state budget deal. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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