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Random musings from a Midwesterner in Beantown.

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Boston Car Commuter Tax a Good Idea 

While the MBTA continues to look for new sources of non-fare revenue, the City of Boston is mulling a London-like car tax--which could help fund some of the T expansion projects we're advocating. I like the idea, but don't want to keep people from visiting the city. Setting a reasonably low fare ($2) that recovers the cost in a reasonably short time and ensures adequate funding for future T expansion projects would be perfect, if it ever gets off the ground.
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