Hawaiʻi residents are very familiar with the frustrations that come with traffic congestion. But did you know that the annual cost of that congestion is nearly $700 million in lost time and productivity?
“Congestion pricing” is being considered as a way to reduce heavy traffic around the country, most famously in New York City. That's the topic this week on The Long View with Contributing Editor Neal Milner.
Further reading:
- "The Costs of the Vehicle Economy in Hawaiʻi" from UHERO
- "New York Governor Shocks Manhattan With Halt to Congestion Pricing" from Bloomberg
This interview aired on <i>The Conversation</i> on June 12, 2024. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.
