Mayor Bloomberg of New York Proposed a Plan in Which

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Multiple Choice

Mayor Bloomberg of New York proposed a plan in which the city could be "greater" and "greener" by 2030.The plan included imposing a congestion toll.Which of the following is not an advantage of the tolls?

• A) The congestion toll will place a greater burden on the poor and middle class.
• B) The congestion toll will reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
• C) The congestion toll will reduce travel time delay.
• D) The congestion toll can vary based on the time of day.

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