Thursday, June 14, 2007

Tired Of Gridlock? Pay More Tolls, Nine Big U.S. Cities Consider "Congestion Pricing" — Charging Drivers More During Rush Hour - CBS News

Tired Of Gridlock? Pay More Tolls, Nine Big U.S. Cities Consider "Congestion Pricing" — Charging Drivers More During Rush Hour - CBS News: "
(Christian Science Monitor) This article was written by Ron Scherer.

Are you stuck on the freeway and willing to pay almost anything to get moving again?

Some cities may give you the opportunity to reach into your wallet as part of an idea now reaching American shores.

The concept is simple: to cut down on bumper-to-bumper traffic and improve air quality, charge a fee to use the roads — or even enter the city — during rush hour. "

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