Attention Township and Ocean County,
As I’m sure many readers here can attest, navigating the streets of Lakewood during peak hours can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. The congestion that plagues our town during rush hour is not only a nuisance, but it also has serious implications for our quality of life, air quality, and local economy.
That’s why I’d like to propose an idea that may seem radical at first, but bears consideration: congestion pricing. For those unfamiliar, congestion pricing – similar to which was implemented this week in NYC – involves charging drivers a fee to enter certain areas of town during peak hours. The goal is to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing congestion…