New York’s congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump’s second term
4 months, 2 weeks 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 of dollars in was supposed to generate to help New York City’s ailing public transit system. We’ve had conversations — ongoing conversations — with the White House, the DOT, the Federal Highway Administration, since June.” A key question hanging over the process is whether lowering the toll amount would require the federal government to conduct a lengthy environmental review of the program, potentially delaying the process into the incoming administration’s term. Long Island commuters cannot afford another tax,” Gillen wrote on the social media site X after Politico New York first reported on the governor’s efforts to restart the toll program.

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Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York to end its new $9 congestion toll on most drivers entering Manhattan. But he also lashed out at New York officials, who have said for weeks they did not intend to comply with the deadline as they have filed a lawsuit challenging Duffy’s decision to …

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing
1 month ago

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s administration has given New York until next month to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system, but state officials on Wednesday vowed to continue the tolling program, which is meant to thin traffic and pump new revenue into the nation’s busiest transit system. The letter was sent to New York …

New York’s toll system is the kind of market solution Republicans should be rooting for
1 month ago

New York’s toll system is the kind of market solution Republicans should be rooting for

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. “Congestion pricing is a market-driven user fee that allows people who opt to drive into the city to gain immediate benefits.” Days after the president, calling himself the “king,” vowed to kill the congestion pricing program, transportation officials announced that the toll system brought in nearly $49 million in …

Hochul says she made a case to Trump for NYC’s congestion pricing, yet predicts courts will decide
1 month, 1 week ago

Hochul says she made a case to Trump for NYC’s congestion pricing, yet predicts courts will decide

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she told President Donald Trump in a private meeting at the White House that congestion pricing tolls in New York City are necessary and working, yet the Democrat predicted the courts will likely decide the matter. Hochul acknowledged it’s questionable whether her arguments will persuade Trump to revisit his decision, but …

Trump admin attempts to kill NYC’s congestion-pricing pilot.
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55 years, 2 months ago

Trump admin attempts to kill NYC’s congestion-pricing pilot.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Wednesday’s announcement that Trump intends to make good on his promise to end New York City’s congestion pricing was an example of this. composite of King Trump, she said: “Think about this the next time you’re stuck in traffic.” …

Trump moves to end New York congestion pricing, sparking legal challenge
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump moves to end New York congestion pricing, sparking legal challenge

Raw Story  

by Shahzad ABDUL The U.S. government on Wednesday moved to kill New York's nascent congestion pricing scheme designed to ease traffic and finance public transport by imposing tolls on drivers in Manhattan -- a first-in-the-nation plan President Donald Trump had vowed to quash. In a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy terminated approval for the …

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to congestion pricing tolls in New York City, which thin traffic and fund mass transit by making people pay to drive into Manhattan's core. Within minutes of the announcement, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a state agency that runs the New York City subway and other public transit, filed a federal lawsuit …

'LONG LIVE THE KING': Trump Gloats After Killing NYC Congestion Pricing
1 month, 1 week ago

'LONG LIVE THE KING': Trump Gloats After Killing NYC Congestion Pricing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump seemingly gave in to his autocratic impulses with a social media post referring to himself as a monarch on Wednesday. He wrote to congratulate himself on his administration’s move to end New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which was implemented last month to reduce traffic and raise money for the city’s crumbling public transit …

Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

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 President Donald Trump's administration on …

NYC congestion pricing: Trump administration moves to kill New York City’s toll program
1 month, 1 week ago

NYC congestion pricing: Trump administration moves to kill New York City’s toll program

CNN  

New York CNN — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its plan to kill New York City’s congestion pricing – a controversial tolling program designed to help raise millions in critical infrastructure funding and decrease traffic in Manhattan’s most congested zones. “New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working class Americans and small …

Trump wants to kill congestion pricing. But it’s working
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump wants to kill congestion pricing. But it’s working

CNN  

New York CNN — President Donald Trump wants to end New York City’s landmark congestion pricing policy — but the tolling program is off to a strong start. And legal experts say Trump doesn’t have the power to end congestion pricing anyway: New York passed congestion pricing into law, the federal government closely scrutinized and approved it, and courts have …

Trump could halt congestion pricing that has helped unsnarl Manhattan's busy streets
2 months ago

Trump could halt congestion pricing that has helped unsnarl Manhattan's busy streets

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump could halt New York’s controversial congestion pricing program …

New York Republicans say they met with Trump to help end congestion pricing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New York Republicans say they met with Trump to help end congestion pricing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of Republican lawmakers from New York say they …

Donald Trump’s plan to end NYC’s congestion toll and raise SALT cap: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s plan to end NYC’s congestion toll and raise SALT cap: Report

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump voiced strong support for scrapping New York City’s congestion pricing and raising the cap on state and local tax deductions during a meeting with New York’s House Republicans at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Saturday, as per a report. Representative Nicole Malliotakis confirmed this to the New York Post, saying, “He wants to kill it.” Representative …

NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Can it survive 2025?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Can it survive 2025?

CNN  

New York CNN — New York City’s long-awaited, long-debated congestion pricing began on January 5, marking a new era for driving into Manhattan. Cars pass under a congestion pricing warning sign on George Washington Bridge as congestion pricing takes effect in New York City on January 5, 2025. Freemark said he has been aware of discussions about congestion pricing in …

Manhattan enters the congestion pricing zone
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manhattan enters the congestion pricing zone

China Daily  

Cars move along Park Avenue in the Manhattan, New York City on Dec 18, 2024. "The Congestion Relief Zone has been in operation since midnight — 1,400 cameras, over 110 detection points, over 800 signs and 400 lanes of traffic, and it's all gone smoothly," said Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber at a news conference in Grand …

Congestion pricing plan angers New Yorkers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing plan angers New Yorkers

China Daily  

Pedestrians walk past a congestion pricing warning sign on Fifth Avenue as congestion pricing comes into force in New York City on Sunday. KENA BETANCUR/AFP New York rolled out its controversial congestion pricing plan on Sunday, angering commuters while pleasing advocates of a less-traffic-clogged Manhattan. "The Congestion Relief Zone has been in operation since midnight — 1,400 cameras, over 110 …

Congestion pricing plan angers New Yorkers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing plan angers New Yorkers

China Daily  

Pedestrians walk past a congestion pricing warning sign on Fifth Avenue as congestion pricing comes into force in New York City on Sunday. KENA BETANCUR/AFP New York rolled out its controversial congestion pricing plan on Sunday, angering commuters while pleasing advocates of a less-traffic-clogged Manhattan. "The Congestion Relief Zone has been in operation since midnight — 1,400 cameras, over 110 …

New York: Manhattan drivers will now have to pay new toll to access busy city area
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New York: Manhattan drivers will now have to pay new toll to access busy city area

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York's new toll for drivers entering the centre of Manhattan debuted on Sunday 5 January, …

Congestion pricing begins in Manhattan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing begins in Manhattan

Salon  

Congestion pricing began in New York City on Sunday in a bid to ease traffic and pollution and raise money for public transit upgrades, even as legal challenges to the tolling program remain. Congestion pricing was an idea born in New York City, conceived by Columbia University professor William Vickrey in the 1950s, The New York Times reported. The measure …

Critics claim NY gov's 'dramatic and jarring' move 'could definitely hurt' Dem candidates
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Critics claim NY gov's 'dramatic and jarring' move 'could definitely hurt' Dem candidates

Raw Story  

Republicans, and some Democrats, are criticizing New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul over pushing forward her Manhattan toll plan — "known as congestion pricing" — according to a Sunday Politico report. Per Politico, "In a dramatic and jarring move, Hochul suddenly delayed the tolls in June over concerns they would kneecap Democratic House candidates in battleground races," but in a …

Congestion pricing begins in New York City. Here's how it works
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing begins in New York City. Here's how it works

Hindustan Times  

Congestion pricing has finally arrived in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain. “We’re doing something to deal with the reality of the way that congestion is hurting our city and costing people time and money, that we’re protecting the interests of New Yorkers from a health standpoint,” Janno Lieber, the MTA’s chief executive officer, said late …

NYC Congestion Pricing Takes Effect After Years of Delays
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Takes Effect After Years of Delays

Live Mint  

-- Congestion pricing has finally arrived in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain. “We’re doing something to deal with the reality of the way that congestion is hurting our city and costing people time and money, that we’re protecting the interests of New Yorkers from a health standpoint,” Janno Lieber, the MTA’s chief executive officer, said …

Congestion pricing: Driving into Manhattan will cost you now
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing: Driving into Manhattan will cost you now

CNN  

AP — New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. And it only takes about five minutes if you’re in midtown Manhattan to see that New York has a real traffic problem,” Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and …

Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability

NPR  

Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP Congestion pricing was introduced in the center of New York City on Sunday, after a late attempt by officials in neighboring New Jersey to stop it in court failed. According to traffic-data analysis firm INRIX, New York had the worst traffic …

Driving into Manhattan? That’ll cost you, as new congestion toll starts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Driving into Manhattan? That’ll cost you, as new congestion toll starts

LA Times  

Commuters wait to drive through the Holland Tunnel into New York City during morning rush hour traffic in Jersey City, N.J., on March 8, 2023. New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. And it only takes …

Gov declares 'massive victory' after decision on NYC's hotly debated congestion pricing
3 months ago

Gov declares 'massive victory' after decision on NYC's hotly debated congestion pricing

Raw Story  

New York's governor said a controversial congestion pricing plan for New York City will move forward this weekend following a federal judge's decision Monday. Kathy Hochul said in a statement: "Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York's ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our …

One Big Idea to Prove That Democrats Can Govern
55 years, 2 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?
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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” …

Hochul pushes ahead with Manhattan toll plan before Trump takes office
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hochul pushes ahead with Manhattan toll plan before Trump takes office

Politico  

POLITICO first reported last week that Hochul was moving to revive the program. “It will be virtually impossible for New York City to come back as long as the congestion tax is in effect.” President-elect Donald Trump called the congestion program a "tax" on working people as Republicans urge him to rescind federal approval. Mass transit advocates have long pressed …

New York's congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump's second term
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 A $15 toll on …

New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hochul moves to revive Manhattan toll plan after Trump win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hochul moves to revive Manhattan toll plan after Trump win

Politico  

Hochul halted congestion pricing just before the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was to begin tolling drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district this summer, revenue the transit agency slotted for repairs and upgrades to its aging system. “Sharks are circling New York’s public transit network and proposing absurd schemes destined to fail,” Danny Pearlstein, spokesperson for Riders Alliance, which supports congestion pricing, …

New York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
9 months, 3 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
9 months, 3 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 …

Congestion pricing in New York halted: Why you should be angry.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing in New York halted: Why you should be angry.

Slate  

New York politicians are at it again—and by at it I mean they’re pulling off stupid self-owns based on weak, thin justifications. Kathy Hochul made the shocking eleventh-hour announcement that her administration would “indefinitely pause” implementation of New York City’s congestion-pricing program. Revenues from the program would then fund sorely needed fixes to New York City’s transit system. And considering …

New York Governor Flip-Flops On Congestion Pricing Toll
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New York Governor Flip-Flops On Congestion Pricing Toll

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Almost exactly one year ago, New York Gov. “We’re prescribing a decongestant.” On Wednesday, with less than three weeks to go before the first dose, the governor abruptly halted New York City’s congestion pricing program, opening a $1 billion per year gap in the state budget for upgrading a transit system that has so far failed to …

Governor halts plan to charge Manhattan drivers big tolls to pay for transit and fight traffic
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor halts plan to charge Manhattan drivers big tolls to pay for transit and fight traffic

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. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday indefinitely delayed implementation of a …

Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
9 months, 3 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 …

"Reckless decision": New York Governor axes congestion toll weeks ahead of launch
9 months, 3 weeks ago

"Reckless decision": New York Governor axes congestion toll weeks ahead of launch

Salon  

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a crushing blow to a years-long push for a congestion toll in Manhattan, scrapping a June 30 start to the program in a surprising reversal. Hochul, a Democrat and staunch supporter of the scheme until her Wednesday flip-flop, attributed the indefinite pause to an “undue strain on already stressed New Yorkers,” with POLITICO reporting …

New York drives towards first US congestion charge
1 year, 7 months ago

New York drives towards first US congestion charge

Raw Story  

New York wants to introduce car-loving America's first congestion charge, but the move faces fierce opposition -- including from the city's famous yellow taxis. "Congestion pricing is a generational opportunity," said John McCarthy, a spokesman for New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance, a union representing 21,000 cabbies, estimates the levy could see drivers lose $8,000 …

New Jersey sues federal highway officials in bid to stop New York City’s plan to charge big tolls
1 year, 8 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 to pay extra tolls as part of first-in-the-nation effort to reduce congestion
1 year, 9 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 …

Drivers in New York City will be charged extra in tolls to enter Manhattan
1 year, 9 months ago

Drivers in New York City will be charged extra in tolls to enter Manhattan

LA Times  

New York will move forward with its first-in-the-nation plan to charge drivers extra in tolls to enter the core of New York City, starting next year. 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 …

New York City drivers will pay extra tolls as part of the effort to reduce congestion
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Editorial: New York City is moving forward with congestion pricing. Los Angeles should be next
1 year, 10 months ago

Editorial: New York City is moving forward with congestion pricing. Los Angeles should be next

LA Times  

An ambulance is seen driving in the wrong lane to get around traffic on 42nd Street in New York in January 2018. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving forward with motor vehicle congestion pricing in Manhattan to finance the city’s ailing transit system. The Biden administration this month gave New York City the green light to move forward with the …

How NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing program will reduce traffic — and cut carbon
2 years, 7 months ago

How NYC’s upcoming congestion pricing program will reduce traffic — and cut carbon

Salon  

New York City has been debating the merits of charging drivers a fee for entering its central business district for decades. While not frequently advertised as a form of climate policy, congestion pricing also has the potential to cut planet-warming emissions by reducing car trips and increasing public transit ridership. On Wednesday, officials from the New York City and New …

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