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.
MTA report says congestion pricing has reduced traffic in New York City
The MTA released a report Monday showing traffic heading into New York City was down a week after the new congestion pricing plan went into effect.
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.
NYC traffic is improving with the congestion pricing fee
Overall travel times are 30-40% faster on inbound river crossings into Manhattan, which has the most congested traffic in the United States.
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.
New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Just Started, but Could Be Undone
The program is the target of several lawsuits and of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who said he will end it permanently once he takes office on Jan. 20.
NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Zone Sees 7.5% Drop in Traffic
Traffic on New York City’s busiest streets dropped by 7.5% and morning travel times fell on most major crossings into Manhattan during the first work week of the city’s congestion pricing plan.
New York City congesting pricing brings new revenue stream to public transit
I looked into how New York’s new congesting pricing scheme could help make subways and trains more resilient before the next extreme weather event hits. Thanks for reading. — Emily Goldberg The streets outside the FT’s office in downtown Manhattan have been conspicuously quiet in the week since New York City’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan went into effect on January 5.
NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Surviving 2025 is the key test
Congestion pricing could generate revenue many cities are desperate for, while simultaneously easing traffic and improving air quality. But legal challenges and President-elect Do
KIMT discusses congestion pricing in New York
It's a fee drivers pay to go into the busiest parts of the big apple during peak hours.
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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.
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.
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 ...
Bad News For Kathy Hochul— Jersey City’s GOP Mayor Pitches ‘Reverse Congestion Pricing’
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss his answer to New York City' congestion pricing — "reverse ...
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NY Republicans say Trump will end NYC congestion pricing after 'productive meeting'
"Congestion pricing needs to be stopped. Kathy Hochul is charging New York residents $2,500 just for the privilege to commute to work." ...
What Will Congestion Pricing Do to Manhattan Dining?
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and ...
Congestion pricing impacts: New MTA buses and depot coming to NYC
One week into congestion pricing the MTA has announced the purchase of more than 200 new buses and a new bus depot coming to ...
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The Congestion-Pricing Haters Need to Get a Grip
A very small number of commuters actually need to drive to Manhattan every weekday for work. And for those who are traveling ...