I lived in Manhattan, and was very well paid. I did not own a car, and loved it. This would have been great for me as well.

Whether there will be net increase in these investments remains to be seen. Even if the revenue does get into these investments, there's no reason it can't be offset by reduction in e.g. tax revenue investment, or even a tax cut. There's also no reason why investment couldn't be done without the congestion charge revenue.

Also for those who can't afford car ownership.

> public transit and bike paths are excellent for those who can't

Are they? Based on what?

Many people can't reasonably ride bikes for many reasons, especially in NYC bike lanes with delivery people flying around on e-bikes. Public transit isn't always sufficient - people end up switching buses four times, etc.

The roads are a public good; again policy 'innovation' is merely dismissing responsibilities and difficult requirements - as long as the rich people's requirements aren't the ones dismissed.