Jun. 7, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Governor Kathy Hochul surprised everyone on Wednesday when she announced that congestion pricing would be paused indefinitely. “Circumstances have changed and we must respond to the facts on the ground — not from the rhetoric from five years ago. So, after careful consideration, I have come to the difficult…
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Tag: congestion-pricing
MTA looks to beef up express bus service ahead of congestion pricing
Apr. 29, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The MTA plans to boost service on various express bus lines in a bid to spur drivers to switch to mass transit as congestion pricing takes effect in New York City.
Congestion pricing: MTA to launch Manhattan toll program on June 30
Apr. 26, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
Congestion pricing is happening starting at 12:01 a.m. June 30 after nearly two decades of fierce debate, study and grievances over the concept of charging drivers for heading into parts of Manhattan.
APPROVED: MTA grants final greenlight to congestion pricing program, with slight tweaks
Mar. 27, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The MTA Board on Wednesday voted to give final approval to its forthcoming congestion pricing program, capping off a years-long process preparing to implement a toll to drive into Manhattan’s central business district, the first of its kind in the nation.
Congestion pricing: Commuter buses, city vehicles nab exemption from Manhattan tolls under latest MTA plan
Mar. 25, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Commuter buses and city vehicles are set to receive exemptions from the city’s congestion pricing program under a newly-updated plan from the MTA following feedback from the public, revealed Monday.
State lawmakers propose $90 million for more frequent buses, fare-free pilot in budget response
Mar. 12, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
State lawmakers proposed spending $90 million this year to improve bus service frequency and expand the scope of the MTA’s free bus pilot in the Assembly and Senate “one-house” budgets released on Tuesday.
Op-ed: Commonsense Solutions for Northeast Queens
Jan. 31, 2024 Op-ed by: Tom Suozzi In my congressional race to replace George Santos on Feb. 13, I have emphasized the need to move beyond partisan finger-pointing and address the real problems people face. At the national level, that means bipartisan solutions on immigration, the cost of living, climate, Israel, Ukraine, and so much…
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CAR CITY: MTA and Port Authority data shows record traffic on NYC crossings as congestion pricing nears
Dec. 28, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld
More people are driving cars in New York City than ever before, based on toll data from the MTA and Port Authority — a remarkable feat as the city prepares to implement congestion pricing in the hopes of dissuading motorists from getting behind the wheel in favor of mass transit.
Councilman Holden urges MTA chair to extend hours of express bus in Glendale
Jul. 31, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilman Robert Holden says congestion pricing and the limited operating hours of two Glendale express busses are making it impossible for middle-class families living in the city. In a letter shared on Thursday, July 27. with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman John Lieber, Holden urges the chair to extend…
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