Democratic state lawmakers have a new idea to fund New York City’s ailing public-transit system: residential parking permits.
Donate Now, which relied on revenues from proposed casinos, contributions from New York City and a payroll tax increase to provide a jolt to the cash-strapped system’s revenue.proposed a number of different revenue streams — including a residential parking system in New York City, with all permit fees flagged for the MTA.
But it would also come with a cost: The city would be permitted to charge up to $30 a month for a parking permit. As it stands, most of the city’s roughly 3 million parking spaces are free. “It’s not unusual to hear horror stories of people driving around their own block of their home for 30, 45 minutes at the end of the night trying to find a place to leave their car,” he said.
“We all want and need a fully-funded MTA,” Brannan said. “The five boroughs already provide over 70% of the MTA’s operating budget through taxes, so I'd say New York City is paying its fair share and this just feels like cost-shifting.”an organization known as NYC Resident Parking
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Mayor Adams, NYC Schools Chancellor Banks honor 35 'NYC Hunger Heroes'The city honored 35 'NYC Hunger Heroes' who have gone above and beyond to provide kids with access to nutritious meals every day.
続きを読む »
NYC Democrats could strip MSG owner James Dolan of $42 million property tax exemption: reportThe state of New York has threated to strip Madison Square Garden of its 40-year-old property tax exemption and give the $42 million to the MTA.
続きを読む »
Alaska's Willow Oil Drilling Project Is Controversial. Here's WhyThe decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project, in a federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana, was revealed Monday.
続きを読む »
State Senate passes bill to establish ‘scramble’ crosswalks outside NYC schools | amNewYorkA bill that the state Senate passed on Monday would require New York City to implement 'scramble' crosswalks outside all of its schools, allowing little ones to safely cross the street without the specter of auto traffic.
続きを読む »
The Senate Hearings That Are About to Become Democrats’ Must-Watch TVBernie Sanders now chairs a committee that’ll haul executives in to answer for themselves.
続きを読む »
Senate Democrats press Walgreens on new medication abortion policyIn letters first shared with NBC News, the senators also wrote to Albertsons, Costco, Kroger and Walmart expressing frustration that they have not said where they stand on selling abortion pills.
続きを読む »