New York City drivers to pay extra tolls as part of first-in-the-nation effort to reduce congestion
1 year, 5 months ago

New York City drivers to pay extra tolls as part of first-in-the-nation effort to reduce congestion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city's public transit system. The program could begin as soon as the spring of 2024, bringing New York City into line with places like London, Singapore, and Stockholm that have implemented similar tolling programs for highly congested business districts. The congestion pricing plan cleared its final federal hurdle after getting approved by the Federal Highway Administration, a spokesperson for New York Gov.

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New York's congestion fee plan gets nod, to be implemented from January 5
1 month ago

New York's congestion fee plan gets nod, to be implemented from January 5

India Today  

The US Transportation Department has approved New York's plan to impose a USD 9 congestion charge for driving in Manhattan starting on January 5, a move aimed at raising billions for mass transit and cutting traffic. New York plans to charge a USD 9 toll during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street. New York's …

One Big Idea to Prove That Democrats Can Govern
54 years, 11 months ago

One Big Idea to Prove That Democrats Can Govern

Slate  

One popular way to explain the election’s red wave in America’s cities is to argue that it’s a reaction to poor governance by Democrats. Kathy Hochul, who is at last implementing a congestion toll around Manhattan’s two central business districts early next year. Just as pro-toll advocates labeled her “Congestion Kathy” when she delayed, anti-pricing opponents are now calling the …

What is New York's congestion pricing system? Will it help with traffic woes?
1 month, 1 week ago

What is New York's congestion pricing system? Will it help with traffic woes?

Firstpost  

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has said that her state will begin implementing a congestion pricing system – the first in the US – from January 5. Trump, whose Trump Tower penthouse would be within the congestion pricing zone, said Thursday that he “strongly” disagrees with Hochul’s decision to revive congestion pricing, calling it “the most regressive tax known to …

New York races to revive Manhattan tolls intended to fight traffic before Trump can block them
1 month, 1 week ago

New York races to revive Manhattan tolls intended to fight traffic before Trump can block them

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rather than alienate suburban commuters in an election year, New York’s governor slammed the brakes last spring on a plan to launch America’s first “congestion pricing” tolling system to discourage people from driving into the most traffic-choked parts of Manhattan. Trump, whose Trump Tower penthouse would be within the congestion pricing zone, said Thursday that he “strongly” …

New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office
1 month, 1 week ago

New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office

Live Mint  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would have charged drivers a new $15 toll to enter certain Manhattan neighborhoods — before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and can block it. In the days since Trump's election, Hochul and her staff have been reaching out to state lawmakers to gauge support …

New York’s congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump’s second term
1 month, 1 week ago

New York’s congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump’s second term

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — A $15 toll on vehicles entering the busiest parts of New York City could be revived, as the state’s Democratic governor considers enacting the program before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and can block it. Hochul long insisted the program would eventually reemerge, but previously offered no clear plan for that — or to replace the billions …

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York filed lawsuits Thursday challenging Gov. The Riders Alliance, the Sierra Club and the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, in their lawsuit, said Hochul’s decision violated the part of the state constitution that guarantees New Yorkers the right to “clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” “The people …

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program’s financial and environmental benefits. “I can’t do anything right at …

New York governor pushes for tax increase after nixing toll program in Manhattan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New York governor pushes for tax increase after nixing toll program in Manhattan

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul enraged environmentalists and public transit advocates — but delighted suburban commuters — by putting the brakes on a plan to battle New York City’s traffic by imposing high tolls on Manhattan drivers. The governor’s behind-the-scenes effort to get legislative approval for the tax hike came a day after she unexpectedly upended the …

Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. NY governor puts brakes on congestion pricing AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York’s governor delays plan to fund transit and fight traffic with big tolls on Manhattan drivers. In a pre-recorded video statement, Hochul, a Democrat, said she had arrived at the “difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risks too …

Controversial congestion pricing in NYC begins on 30 June
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Controversial congestion pricing in NYC begins on 30 June

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drivers entering New York …

Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan’s central business district will be June 30, transit officials said Friday. “Ninety percent-plus of the people come to the congestion zone, the central business district, walking, biking and most of all taking mass transit,” Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Lieber told WABC. …

Governor orders transit agency to drop bid to tax NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor orders transit agency to drop bid to tax NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York's governor on Thursday …

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That’s a first for US cities
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That’s a first for US cities

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan. In court documents, state officials argue the plan will cost its commuters millions but won’t fund improvements in New …

A $15 toll to drive into part of New York has been approved, a first for a U.S. city
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A $15 toll to drive into part of New York has been approved, a first for a U.S. city

LA Times  

Commuters wait to drive through the Holland Tunnel into New York during morning rush hour. New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 fee for most motorists headed into part of Manhattan. Nation Now Whopping new tolls take effect on New …

NYC’s plan to ease gridlock and pump billions into mass transit? A $15 toll for Manhattan drivers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NYC’s plan to ease gridlock and pump billions into mass transit? A $15 toll for Manhattan drivers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Between bridge and tunnel tolls, parking fees and the ever-present risk of getting a traffic ticket, it can already cost a mint to drive into Manhattan. “New York has decided to invest in the infrastructure that makes New York possible.” American cities should take heed of London’s experience, suggests Michael Manville, a professor who chairs the urban …

Drivers would pay $15 to enter busiest part of NYC under plan to raise funds for mass transit
1 year ago

Drivers would pay $15 to enter busiest part of NYC under plan to raise funds for mass transit

The Independent  

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Drivers would pay $15 to enter busiest part of NYC under plan to raise funds for mass transit
1 year ago

Drivers would pay $15 to enter busiest part of NYC under plan to raise funds for mass transit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Most drivers would pay $15 to enter Manhattan’s central business district under a plan released by New York officials Thursday. The proposal from the Traffic Mobility Review Board, a New York state body charged with advising the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on the tolls, includes discounts for travel between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and for frequent low-income …

New Jersey sues federal highway officials in bid to stop New York City’s plan to charge big tolls
1 year, 5 months ago

New Jersey sues federal highway officials in bid to stop New York City’s plan to charge big tolls

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping New York’s plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, arguing that New Jersey residents and towns will bear the brunt without benefiting. The lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration claims the agency’s approval of the plan last month was “misguided” …

New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestion
1 year, 5 months ago

New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestion

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city’s public transit system. The program could begin as soon as the spring of 2024, bringing New …

New York City's congestion pricing program set to transform Manhattan
1 year, 6 months ago

New York City's congestion pricing program set to transform Manhattan

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration is poised to greenlight New York City's groundbreaking congestion pricing program, allowing tolls on vehicles entering Lower Manhattan. Congestion pricing advocates argue that this program is vital for New York City's recovery from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congestion fees are projected to generate crucial revenue to fund $15 billion in future investments, aiming to …

Column: If New York City charges a $23 fee to enter Manhattan by car, is that fair to lower-income drivers?
2 years, 3 months ago

Column: If New York City charges a $23 fee to enter Manhattan by car, is that fair to lower-income drivers?

LA Times  

New York City is moving forward on a “congestion pricing” plan under which people will have to pay a fee to drive into midtown or downtown Manhattan — virtually everything below 60th Street. But here’s what congestion pricing plans always make me wonder: If you want to reduce driving, is it absolutely necessary to do it by charging for the …

Details released on extra tolls for New York City drivers
2 years, 4 months ago

Details released on extra tolls for New York City drivers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Drivers entering the heart of New York City would pay an extra $9 to $23 as soon as the end of next year under a plan aimed at reducing congestion in the country’s most congested city. Tolls would be higher during peak periods in general, but the scenarios listed Wednesday offered shifting rates depending on a few …

New York moving ahead with ‘congestion pricing’ toll plan
2 years, 4 months ago

New York moving ahead with ‘congestion pricing’ toll plan

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York is inching toward becoming the first U.S. city to charge motorists an extra fee for entering its most congested areas. While ridership on New York’s subways has rebounded slowly from the COVID-19 pandemic and currently hovers around 60% of pre-pandemic levels, vehicle traffic at bridges and tunnels began to return to normal levels last year. …

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