Buses are faster in Lower Manhattan, with a marked increase in foot traffic and subway ridership, contrasting local business owners’ claims of declining sales due to congestion pricing. A report by a business group features the opinions of 112 business owners, including complaints from Al Kaufman of The Pickle Guys about toll and parking costs. Distorted views from car owners lead to contradictory assertions about customer traffic and employee commutes, highlighting the disconnect between reality and perceptions influenced by residential car usage.
Kaufman argues that pricing forces are putting a strain on his business, leading to increased costs which he feels compelled to pass on to customers.
The survey of business owners reflects a contradiction; while they claim losing customer traffic due to tolls, they also express struggles with employee commutes.
Critics of congestion pricing, including some business owners, emphasize commuters preferences, but the article highlights that rising foot traffic and subway usage contradict these claims.
The article reveals a disconnect between business owners' perceptions and actual traffic and tranportation statistics in Lower Manhattan, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policy discussions.
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