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.
Is New York City Congestion Pricing Working?
New York's MTA is claiming that, after only one week, the "congestion parking" initiative implemented is "working"
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.
How does congestion pricing work in New York City? Here's what the new tolls cost.
With the tolls now in effect, here's what drivers need to know about the price. How much does congestion pricing cost for cars? For most drivers, it costs $9 to enter Manhattan's
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.
Why New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls Started at Midnight Sunday
Starting just after midnight on Sunday, drivers began paying a new fee to enter the heart of Manhattan. The toll is part of New York City’s plan to reduce some of the world’s heaviest traffic while raising billions of dollars to pay for improvements to mass transit.
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.
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 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
New York City’s long-awaited, long-debated congestion pricing began on January 5, marking a new era for driving into Manhattan. Congestion pricing could generate revenue many cities are ...
Meet the brothers who built NYC’s favorite congestion pricing tracking tool
Now that New York City has finally flipped the switch on congestion pricing, the big question is: Will it work? And if so, ...
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Congestion pricing happened in New York City—is Boston next? Massachusetts planners, politicians, and economists weigh in
Boston has notoriously bad traffic, but does it have to be that way? Economists, planners, transit advocates, and politicians ...
Congestion Pricing: Transforming NYC And Urban Mobility Nationwide
NYC’s congestion pricing cuts traffic, emissions, and funds transit. Paired with Europe’s low-emission zones, it’s a ...
‘Running there’: NYC starts congestion pricing. Then Shake Shack does this in response
In an effort to make NYC less chaotic by minimizing traffic, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has added a new toll.
Naive to think congestion pricing will deter NYC-bound drivers; Kudos for highlighting religious creativity | Letters
"Much like taxes on cigarettes, which have done little to extinguish the habit but have generated revenue for related ...
Congestion pricing is about preserving freedom. Really.
The tolling initiative isn’t about hurting commuters but helping the MTA — and the miraculous car-free life it facilitates.
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Congestion pricing: What is it and could it be coming to DC?
It’s been one of the most controversial stories in New York City: A toll for nearly every driver who goes to midtown or ...
US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill
The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according ...