The People's Money (2022-2023)
Your Money, Your Community, Your Voice.
Changes at "Parking Meters For Manhattan"
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What problem would you like to solve?
-Revenue generation for the city/ street scape projects ($4 billion annually, then declining)
-Street space allocation for trash
-Congestion of traffic (car, pedestrian, bicycle)
-Pollution
Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?
-Projects cost money
-Quality of life pollution
-Reconsidering street space allocation can allow for better/faster transit and options
-Traffic safety- saving lives
-Disincentivizing driving means less pollution
What idea do you have to address the problem?
-Manhattan real estate is among the most valuable in the world, yet much is given through free on-street parking
-Charging $11/hour for on street parking could generate billions in revenue
-Car owners/drivers in NYC average to be more wealthy and should pay for parking
Who would that help?
-Everyone
-Local residents, commuters, tourism, retail business fronts etc.
What NYC borough would benefit from your idea?
Manhattan
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