During a recent three-day strike by New Jersey Transit engineers, the number of vehicles entering lower Manhattan through the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels surged nearly 10 percent. This change reflects the necessity of reliable public transit, as an influx of 5,457 additional cars each day diminished the benefits of congestion pricing implemented earlier this year. Mass transit advocates argue that this short-term spike in car traffic underscores the importance of developing a dependable train system, as disruptions in public transportation can lead to significant congestion and adverse effects on commutes.
The more people we get out of cars and on to trains and buses, the better our region will be. Having a robust and reliable mass transit system means.
What we saw those four days without commuter rail service is a sneak peek at a future without mass transit.
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