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transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

NYC Congestion Pricing Approved, $9 Fee Starts Jan. 5

The US Department of Transportation has approved New York City's plan to implement a $9 congestion charge for driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street, starting January 5. This initiative aims to reduce traffic and fund mass transit improvements, potentially cutting vehicle entries by 80,000 daily. The plan, revived by Governor Kathy Hochul, will also impose higher fees on trucks and buses, with discounts for night travel. The toll is expected to support $15 billion in debt-financing for transit upgrades.

via The Guardian US|

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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

NYC's Congestion Pricing Sparks Political Clash Ahead of January Launch

New York will become the first US city to implement a congestion charge starting January 5, aimed at reducing traffic and pollution while funding public transit. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revised plan with lower fees than initially proposed, despite opposition from incoming President Donald Trump and local Republicans. The charge will apply to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street, with fees set at $9 for cars, $14.40 for small trucks, and $21.60 for larger vehicles. The plan aims to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and improve transit services.

via BBC.com|

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transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC Tunnel Drivers to Receive Congestion-Toll Discount, MTA Board to Determine Pricing Fees"

Drivers using tolled tunnels to cross the Hudson or East rivers in NYC will receive a discount on the upcoming Manhattan congestion charge, ranging from $4 to $7. The base congestion charge, which is yet to be determined, could cost between $9 and $23. The toll board is required to generate $1 billion per year to fund MTA projects, and any exemptions or credits approved will require an offset. New Jersey politicians, who have opposed the congestion charge, have sought tunnel discounts. The toll is expected to be implemented by May.

via New York Post |

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