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Because cars/parking still take up far to much space in dense city centers, making them more loud, dirty and dangerous than they would be without (most) cars.

If the income is tied to actual SLAs for transit, then great.

Otherwise, they can just use the toll money to divert general funds away from transit to other stuff.

Because the public by and large doesn’t enjoy public transit?

Most New Yorkers commute via public transit.

Not because they like it.

It’s literally the only way to move that many people. What’s your point?

It's far faster to travel on subway than by car. Why wouldn't they like it?

No you’re right people rave about the car centric design of Los Angeles and it’s very efficient. Phoenix is a bastion of free movement and doesn’t demand everyone own a vehicle.

The public very much enjoys the convenience and speed of well funded public transit. Even if they don’t always enjoy the actual process if it isn’t well kept and clean.