This is an excellent idea and I hope our public officials seriously consider it.

It's definitely an idea worth serious consideration, but I don't think it could happen. Most people don't like to think outside of the box when it comes to cars and traffic management, or much else for that matter. Change is for other people.

A congestion fee would be great if public transportation were available outside of Boston. I worked in Boston and tried very hard to figure out a public transportation schedule to avoid the drive. Unfortunately, if you are outside the 8am to 5pm ride zone you can be stuck in Boston for hours. There were times I could not get home until 9pm because of the train schedule. Fix the alternative system first, then add the fee.

Good idea. Congestion charges have been used successfully in London, Singapore and other cities. If you believe in market incentives, this is good public policy.

Three points: First, the U.S. or any of its cities generally refuse to adapt programs that originate outside our country, regardless of how successful they are. Second -- riding the T at peak times is already like placing yourself inside a clown car. If the MBTA doesn't expand the amount of trains to make public transportation more attractive then a congestion fee won't incetivize motorists to T transition. And lastly, research has proven that if it takes longer than 45 minutes to reach your destination by public transportation, individuals will generally opt for their cars. For many people the inconvenience of having to take public transport -- especially multiple modes of T transport is too burdonsome on their wallets and their time, outweighing even the cost of a congestion fee, which can realistically only be so expensive.

Seriously. Did you even bother to read the article? HHKitchener2 is spot on. Same is true of Berlin, Paris, London, Prague, Budapest,...

Where do the tolls bgion in greater Boston? it is not just Baston that is a target. Everett, Medford , Quincy,Somerville ect would all have their tin cup ot before they even got to Boston Derick or folks would just find spots oalong the perimeter cities. cambridge is as much a destination as Boston these days need I remind you! Good idea but would have to done in relation to our parochial and powerful american Cities... Also What happens when its very cold or bad weather? Cheaper and more consistent mass transit would solve the same problem but Cities would have to pay mnore and so would taxpayers!!

Why not $100 a day, then the 1% could have the roads practically to themselves, they'd just have to sg=hare it with pols who would vote themselves a specicial exemption. / / / Economic solutions disproportionately impact those least able to afford it. Why not share the misery evenly? The last digit of you license plate match the date? Sorry, you can't drive in Boston today. / / / Sure it sucks, but at least it sucks for everyone.

Green Line ridership is up. The T could become more efficient with funding from congestion pricing and a gas tax.

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