New York, congestion pricing

Trump pressing Hochul to end congestion pricing in New York
President Donald Trump has maintained his opposition to congestion pricing in New York and has spoken to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) twice in the past week about it. Hochul wants to keep the program, which has resulted in 1 million fewer vehicles entering the congested spots in Manhattan since its start on Jan.
New York City just introduced congestion pricing. Why some experts say it could work here
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.
New York rail ridership up since start of congestion tolling
Ridership growth ahead of December rate in most cases; vehicle traffic in congestion zone decreases by more than 1 million vehicles, MTA says
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
Congestion Pricing makes getting into Manhattan faster, if pricier: new data
Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street during the first several days they were in effect, compared to a similar period last year.
Fare evasion drops on New York City subways and buses, MTA says
Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.
New York City’s MTA to Begin Releasing New Tolling Revenue in February
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in February will begin releasing monthly revenue collection figures from New York ...
Foe of Congestion Pricing Expected to Head Key Transit Agency
Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman, would steer the Federal Transit Administration, which supports mass transit ...
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Independent Analysis Highlights Economic Impacts of NYMTA’s Proposed Capital Plan
According to a new analysis conducted by EY, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposed 2025-2029 ...
NY to Get $106 Billion Boost From Transit Upgrades, E&Y Says
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to spend a record $68.4 billion to modernize New York City’s aging transit ...
Transportation: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget for MTA, roads
Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget includes about $6.9 billion for state-owned road and bridge construction and repair, $3 ...
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Former New York congressman to head federal transit agency: news reports
Former New York congressman Marc Molinaro is set to be named as head of the Federal Transit Administration, the New York ...
Manhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll
The morning commute into Manhattan is getting shorter for most people, with travel times down on most major crossings after ...
New York City police searching for 6 subway train joyriders
NEW YORK -- New York City police are searching for a group of people they say took a subway train on a joyride. The department released images and video Wednesday of six individuals who they say ...