Feb. 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Phone scammers are putting the “con” in congestion pricing. An SMS text scam is targeting New Yorkers claiming that they owe unpaid tolls and need to make a payment immediately to avoid late fees. The scam appears to be from E-ZPass New York and includes a link to…
Feb. 4, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Another group of New Yorkers are in favor of congestion pricing and calling on President Donald Trump to leave the program alone, according to a new independent survey released on Monday. According to a poll of registered voters in New York by research firm Morning Consult, New Yorkers…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday refused to disclose her recent conversations with President Trump on the fate of New York City’s congestion pricing program following reports on Thursday that he may scuttle the fairly new tolling system. Hochul, during an unrelated Jan. 31 Manhattan news conference, said she…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Robert Pozarycki The MTA released traffic data on Monday for the first time since the launch of congestion pricing on Jan. 5, and the numbers look good for those who support the tolling program. During a Jan. 13 briefing at its headquarters, MTA officials said New York…
Jan. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Suburban railways Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) saw a dramatic increase in ridership every day since the launch of congestion pricing on Jan. 5, according to state data. Metrics on the New York State open data portal show that ridership on both commuter lines is…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki With congestion pricing now in effect, the MTA has said it would use the revenue gained from the Manhattan toll program to fund numerous public transit improvements citywide. On Sunday, the MTA outlined numerous projects either already started, or in the planning stages, that will be funded through…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC subways saw a sizable increase in ridership almost every day since the launch of congestion pricing on Sunday, according to state data. Metrics on the New York State open data portal show that the city’s subway ridership on the days following congestion pricing’s launch on Jan. 5 has…
Jan. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The MTA has yet to release official results of congestion pricing’s impact on NYC during its first days, but some preliminary data suggests the program’s impact on reducing traffic is mixed. Thanks to the online Congestion Pricing Tracker, which uses Google Maps traffic data to monitor congestion, NYC can get…
Jan. 5, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Nearly 300 FDNY Emergency Medical Service workers say they’re ready to leave Midtown and Lower Manhattan, citing the financial burden congestion pricing will put on their costs of living, their union announced ahead of the toll program’s Sunday start. Like all NYC workers, members of FDNY Local 2507,…