I think it's ridiculous that they aren't penalizing drivers. Make the East River bridges toll roads, tax taxi rides, whatever. There's absolutely no reason why anyone who isn't making deliveries needs to drive in Manhattan.

I actually haven't ridden the subway in almost a week since I've started bike commuting/sticking around my borough on the weekends. Part of this decision was due to the proposed fare increases--it's absolutely insane that the people that need public transportation the most are screwed so easily.