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RPA Plan Calls for Institutional Changes to Accommodate Future Growth

To help pay for the massive transit improvements, the RPA recommends imposing tolls on the four East River bridges, charging tolls on all major roads (including interstate-designated highways) and ultimately instituting vehicles miles traveled or miles-based user fees.

By John Jordan | Updated on December 04, 2017

Scott Rechler, chairman of the Regional Plan Association Scott Rechler, chairman of the Regional Plan Association

NEW YORK CITY—The Regional Plan Association in its fourth regional plan says the New York City metro area is failing some of its residents by not properly investing in its infrastructure, housing and quality of life.

In its 373-page report released late last week the RPA says that the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region needs to chart a new course to foster economic and job growth as well as prepare for the future effects of climate change.

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