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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 5:02 am
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Originally Posted by Stockycub1973
Sounds like they are setting up the infrastructure for a Congestion Charge Zone similar to the one we have in London.

All roads entering into the C-Zone in London have CCTV to record numberplates. So if you havent paid your C-Charge by the end of the day you get a penalty ticket in the post

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge
They actually just tried to implement that this year, the state gov't in Albany nixed it.


Congestion Pricing Plan Dies in Albany

"ALBANY — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s ambitious dream to remake New York City streets with an elaborate plan for congestion pricing died on Monday, after Democrats refused to put the bill to a public vote on the floor of the State Assembly.

Mayor Bloomberg denounced the decision, saying that this was “a sad day for New Yorkers and a sad day for New York City.” He said the plan would have cut traffic and pollution, spurred the economy and qualified the city for millions in federal funding." ><snip><
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