Trump pressing Hochul to end congestion pricing in New York
President Donald Trump has maintained his opposition to congestion pricing in New York and has spoken to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) twice in the past week about it. Hochul wants to keep the program, which has resulted in 1 million fewer vehicles entering the congested spots in Manhattan since its start on Jan.
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
New York rail ridership up since start of congestion tolling
Ridership growth ahead of December rate in most cases; vehicle traffic in congestion zone decreases by more than 1 million vehicles, MTA says
Transforming New York: The Impact of Congestion Pricing
New York's congestion pricing program has significantly reduced vehicle entry into Manhattan, improved commuting times, and increased subway ridership since its start in January 2024. The policy charges vehicles entering the central business district,
Congestion Pricing makes getting into Manhattan faster, if pricier: new data
Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street during the first several days they were in effect, compared to a similar period last year.
New York City’s MTA to Begin Releasing New Tolling Revenue in February
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in February will begin releasing monthly revenue collection figures from New York ...
New York City police are searching for 6 subway train joyriders
New York City police are searching for a group of people they say took a subway train on a joyride. The department released images Wednesday of six individuals who they say commandeered an unoccupied ...
New York City Bus Crashes Near Bronx Overpass, Dangling Above Roadway
The express commuter bus missed a turn on the route that travels between Manhattan and the Bronx. The driver, the sole ...
Manhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll
The morning commute into Manhattan is getting shorter for most people, with travel times down on most major crossings after ...
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Head of New York transit union resigns following charges of sexual misconduct
The president of New York City’s chapter of the Transport Workers Union has resigned following allegations of sexual ...
Transportation: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget for MTA, roads
Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget includes about $6.9 billion for state-owned road and bridge construction and repair, $3 ...
New York City just introduced congestion pricing. Why some experts say it could work in Metro Vancouver
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.