WASHINGTON — A study released Tuesday proposes charging drivers a $10 toll to enter parts of downtown Washington during peak traffic hours, but city leaders say they oppose the idea.
The proposal was discussed in a meeting Tuesday led by D.C. City Administrator Kevin Donahue, who said the 2021 report does not reflect how commuting patterns have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study was ordered and funded by D.C. Council in 2019 and explores the possibility of congestion pricing — a fee for drivers entering a busy area — in parts of downtown Washington, including K Street, Foggy Bottom and areas near the National Mall and White House…