Mayor "Mixmaster" Mike Throws Down

NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg is blazing ahead with his support for congestion pricing in lower Manhattan. Charging drivers to enter Manhattan during peak traffic hours has long been a touchy political subject, but has proven to be a successful progressive solution to gridlock and pollution in comparable places like London.

Revenues from the usage fees would be channeled into public transit improvements, which would make it easier for everyone to do without their cars. Hopefully the New York legislature will rally behind the Mayor on this one soon, so that New York can continue to move on progressive issues.