Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city should look into a plan that mimics that of New York City’s congestion pricing in lower Manhattan.
Speaking with Block Club Chicago, Johnson said the city “should explore” a similar plan, noting it could be useful to implement on drivers who are not Chicago residents.
“I think being able to have robust conversations about how we respond to congestion, and of course, how we generate revenue, particularly from individuals that take full advantage of our city resources but don’t necessarily live here … I’m all for that conversation,” he said.
Congestion pricing in Chicago’s Loop is an idea that has been floated by city lawmakers before.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Loop was typically gridlocked during peak hours, but some of that traffic has eased as many companies still use work-from-home agreements.