NYC, Congestion Pricing

NYC Congestion Pricing Is Showing Results. Will Trump Shut It Down?
Early data shows the program is reducing traffic, boosting subway use, improving travel times and even gaining support from those who pay the toll.
6 in 10 say they want NYC congestion pricing to continue, new poll finds
In Morning Consult's survey of 1,200 registered voters, 6 out of 10 New Yorkers say President Trump should allow the controversial tolling plan to continue. It has been about a month since congestion pricing went into effect, and driving around the city has gotten more expensive, but some drivers say they are having an easier time moving around.
Debate over NYC congestion pricing exemptions won't die
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this week called for additional carveouts to the tolls, which threatens to undermine Gov. Kathy Hochul's push to prevent President Trump from nixing them altogether.
New numbers show a million fewer cars in NYC, as opinion on congestion pricing climbs
Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind, and new numbers show that not only is it having a dramatic impact on the roads,
Data Show That For Some in NYC, Congestion Pricing is Improving Commutes
The congestion pricing plan for New York City remains controversial, but for people who actually need to commute into the city, early signs show it may be working out.
Why Trump Must Allow NYC's Congestion Pricing To Continue
President Trump has begun to act quickly on the promises he made during the presidential campaign. One position he has taken but he has not yet acted on is his desire to terminate the New Yo
NYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing Zone
Pedestrian traffic on New York City’s busiest streets increased in January even after motorists began paying a new toll to drive into those same neighborhoods.
30 days of NYC congestion pricing: What the numbers show
Congestion pricing turns one month old this week, and so far, it appears to be having an impact. Here are the numbers.
NYPD boss evades tolls, NYC congestion pricing by commuting with department car: whistleblower
An NYPD supervisor allegedly put taxpayers on the hook for $20,000 in tolls by using a city-owned car to get to work, The ...
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Debate Intensifies Over NYC Congestion Pricing as Senator Gillibrand Suggests Exemptions Amid UFT Legal Battle
NYC's congestion pricing policy faces controversy, with calls for exemptions and a UFT lawsuit opposing the tolls' financial ...
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With congestion pricing in effect, push for parking permits in NYC gains momentum
Lawmakers and local residents have complained for years about New Jersey and other out of state drivers parking in upper ...
NYC food distributors claim congestion pricing will cost them as much as $300K a year each
We might be facing a $300K or maybe higher,” said Seth Gottlieb, senior vice president of logistics for Baldor.
Why congestion pricing makes sense
U.S. commuting policy favored half-measures and incremental tweaks to address a scourge of urban America: traffic congestion.
LIRR ridership up in congestion pricing's first month
Overall ridership was up 13% in January, less than in December, suggesting that any congestion-pricing related gains may be limited to a few key stations.
Hochul ripped as two-faced for backing NYC congestion pricing fee while blasting Trump tariffs: ‘Rank hypocrisy’
Opponents of congestion pricing mocked Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday as two-faced for opposing Canadian tariffs but imposing her ...
Congestion pricing not enough to fix budget gap: MTA
The MTA says the revenue from NYC congestion pricing isn't enough to close a $33 billion budget gap. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler ...