Congestion pricing scheme floated for Manhattan
(WorldNews Environment)

By David Klepper and Frank Eltman | Associated Press NEW YORK — A proposal to charge motorists nearly $12 to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan provoked protests and complaints even before it was released Friday, though there are signs the idea of congestion pricing is quietly gaining momentum in the nation’s largest city. London, Stockholm and Singapore already have congestion surcharges. But calls to impose similar tolls in New York as a way to address gridlock while raising funds for public transportation have been rejected in the past over concerns about the cost to middle-class and poor commuters. Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond....