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transportation1 year ago•3 min saved

"NYC's MTA Board Approves Congestion Pricing for Manhattan"

The MTA has approved a congestion pricing tolling plan for New York City, making it the first city in the country to do so. The plan includes a $15 toll for passenger cars driving into the heart of Manhattan, with exemptions for certain vehicles and discounts for low-income drivers. The goal is to reduce traffic, raise funds for mass transit improvements, and make more stations ADA accessible. However, lawsuits in federal courts in New York and New Jersey could delay implementation, and some critics view the plan as a cash grab by the MTA.

via WABC-TV|

#congestion-pricing #mta #new-york-city

transportation1 year ago•6 min saved

"NYC Residents Divided as MTA Holds First Congestion Pricing Hearing"

New Yorkers voiced strong opposition to the proposed $15 congestion fee for entering Manhattan below 60th Street, arguing it would burden working-class drivers and lack viable public transportation options. Advocates believe the funds would lead to much-needed improvements, reduced pollution, and faster emergency response times. The plan, set to start in June, aims to raise $1 billion annually for transit upgrades, with exemptions for certain drivers. The MTA faces legal challenges as it moves forward with the contentious tolling program.

via New York Post |

#congestion-pricing #mta #nyc

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Approval for NYC Congestion Pricing with Possible Exemption for Bridge and Tunnel Drivers

The Federal Highway Administration is reportedly giving the green light to New York's plan to toll drivers entering parts of Manhattan, despite opposition from New Jersey lawmakers who argue that the plan will unfairly impact their constituents. The New Jersey delegation had hoped to delay the tolling plan with a more exhaustive environmental impact statement, but the FHWA is moving ahead with a "Finding of No Significant Impact" document. The MTA has not yet determined how much to charge drivers, but fares could range from $9 to $23 for passenger vehicles and between $12 and $82 for trucks.

via POLITICO|

#congestion-pricing #federal-highway-administration #new-jersey