New York City, congestion pricing

New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed
The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year for the city's aging public transit system.
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
Traffic in Manhattan's central business district fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered the borough's central business district after the first congestion pricing fee in the U.S. took effect on Jan.
New York City Welcomes Congestion Pricing With Fanfare and Complaints
The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a successful first day.
Congestion pricing in New York City starts after years of turmoil and legal challenges
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
New York City’s congestion pricing will add costs for businesses, but there are workarounds
While commercial trucks entering Manhattan will be charged depending on the truck size and time of day, there are workarounds.
How much will congestion pricing cost to drive into New York City? A breakdown of the new tolls
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting i 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
New York City Implements Traffic Congestion Pricing, the First in the US
Explore NYC's congestion pricing initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing urban air quality for a greener city.
What to know about New York City's new congestion pricing program
Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th Street during peak hours.
Why New York City Congestion Pricing Makes Sense to Me
I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we built, the more work there was for us to do. Now I spend most days thinking about how to manage demand. With good intentions, we left a few messes for others to fix.
New York City’s congestion pricing plan: Fees and facts
According to the MTA website, congestion pricing hopes to raise $15 billion for capital improvements to the MTA network. Drivers will be tolled upon entry to local streets and avenues below and including 60th Street in Manhattan. About two million cars are registered in New York City, according to New York City’s GreenDivided .
New York City proposes rules targeting 'ghost vehicles' as congestion pricing starts
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
New Jersey Makes One Last Desperate Attempt at Sabotaging Congestion Pricing in New York City
Charging drivers a price for using congested, currently free roadways is near-universally accepted as the only surefire way ...
New Jersey mayor proposes reverse congestion pricing after new NYC toll: ‘Same opportunity to push the buttons’
New Jersey has the same opportunity to push the buttons that New York is pushing against us,” Fulop said. “We could do that ...
Nation's 1st congestion pricing 'working,' preliminary data shows: MTA
Preliminary data from the first week of New York City's highly debated congestion pricing program shows the country's first plan of its kind is working, officials said.
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Congestion pricing causing new battle to park among drivers in residential neighborhoods
Since the plan went into effect a little over a week ago, drivers have become desperate to find ways to not park above 60th Street and riding mass transit to avoid the toll.
Hochul Tries to Sell the Suburbs on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc ...
MTA credits steep drop in NYC traffic on introduction of congestion pricing
New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority says preliminary data shows the introduction of congestion pricing has led to ...