The M.T.A. Is Counting on Congestion Pricing to Fix Mass Transit
The money raised from tolls will be used for essential repairs to New York City’s subways and buses. Without the upgrades, the system risks a meltdown.
Congestion pricing toll collections begin in New York City
After years of delays, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Sunday launched the new toll on traffic entering southern Manhattan.
NYC congestion pricing faces big test ahead
New York City kicked off the first congestion pricing programme in the United States, part of an effort to reduce the number of vehicles in the world’s most traffic-clogged urban area while raising money for transit infrastructure.
New York's Congestion Fee: A $9 Gamble for Traffic Relief
New York City introduces the U.S.' first congestion fee to curb Manhattan traffic and fund transit. A $9 fee applies to passenger cars during the day, aiming to reduce vehicular entry by 80,000 vehicles daily and generate $500 million.
New Yorkers adjust to country's first-ever congestion pricing
New York is now charging a $9 toll during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street as part of the United States’ first-ever congestion pricing plan.
New York rolls out first U.S. congestion pricing to cut traffic
STORY: New York City's new congestion pricing toll for drivers entering downtown Manhattan began on Sunday. Drivers will now pay $9 to access the busiest part of the city during peak hours. The toll is a first of its kind in the United States.
Country's First Congestion Charge Comes Into Effect in NYC: Here's How Much Motorists Have to Pay
New York City has launched the nation's first congestion pricing program, charging drivers up to $9 during peak hours to enter Manhattan.
What to know about Manhattan road toll as NYC becomes first U.S. city with congestion charge
New York City's congestion pricing went into effect in the center of Manhattan on Sunday, one day after a federal judge rejected a request from New Jersey officials to halt the program. Why it matters: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the first road toll policy of its kind in the U.
Commuters grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers ...
Even after NYC congestion toll, MTA eyes new taxes and fees to plug $33B budget hole
Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are expected to weigh more taxes and fees to fill a massive $33 billion hole in the ...
Manhattan drivers face $9 fee in first such US effort to fight gridlock
New York City drivers on Monday had to pay $9 to enter Manhattan under the first such congestion fee in the U.S., which seeks ...
Congestion pricing starts Sunday, despite N.J. appeal to stop it. Here’s what it will cost drivers.
Despite an appeal by New Jersey, congestion pricing and Port Authority toll increases start Sunday morning. This is how much ...
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Hudson Valley trains aren't efficient, fast enough: How Hochul plans to fix it
Gov. Kathy Hochul rode a Metro-North train into City Monday to signal her continued support for public transportation.
NYPD Arrests Homeless Man in Subway Knife Attacks
Jamar Banks was arrested for stabbings at two subway stations, adding to a growing list of violent acts on NYC's transit ...
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Paused NYC Transit Projects Advance With Congestion Pricing Program Launch
After Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) ordered an indefinite pause of congestion pricing last June, MTA officials paused some plans, ...
Live Updates: New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Faces Its First Rush Hour
A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.
NYC transit boss downplays subway crimes that have gotten ‘in people’s heads’
The boss of New York City‘s transit system defended its safety Monday, saying “high-profile incidents” such as a woman being ...