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NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
State lawmakers are trying to figure out what price would persuade Gov. Hochul to activate the tolling program, while achieving the goal of funding the MTA.
The $16.5 billion list of halted public transit projects due to congestion pricing pause
Friday, June 28, 2024
This week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news recaps a highly anticipated MTA board meeting.
All the NYC transit upgrades that won't happen under congestion pricing freeze
Thursday, June 27, 2024
More than $16 billion worth of work to upgrade and maintain New York City’s transit system will be halted due to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing.
Fallout continues over Hochul's congestion pricing pause
Friday, June 21, 2024
The latest on the tolling program in this week's roundup of NYC transit news.
Fallout continues over Gov. Hochul's pause of congestion pricing
Friday, June 14, 2024
This week's On The Way roundup of transit news focuses on an initiative that is no longer on the way: congestion pricing.
NYC congestion pricing is dead, yet again
Friday, June 07, 2024
In this week's roundup of transit news, we revisit previous congestion pricing plans that were abandoned at the last minute.
'Pausing' Congestion Pricing
Thursday, June 06, 2024
Gov. Hochul made the surprise announcement Wednesday that she would pause the long-awaited plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan's business district to fund transit improvements. Jo...
As MTA fights fare beating, the turnstiles are wide open at one station
Friday, May 31, 2024
There's a fare beating bonanza at two subway stations connected to the AirTrain to JFK Airport. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of NYC transit news.
Construction at JFK Airport could spell big headaches for travelers
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Port Authority is urging travelers to use mass transit to get to the airport.
NYCTA boss expected to bail for Boston
Friday, May 17, 2024
New York City Transit President Richard Davey's imminent exit headlines this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.
Sammy's Law, which allows NYC to lower its speed limits, finally becomes law
Thursday, May 09, 2024
A years-long effort to reduce speed limits and boost street safety is realized.
MTA's congestion pricing program finally gets a launch date
Thursday, May 02, 2024
The tolls could be turned on June 30, though lawsuits could complicate that timeline.
Transit Latest: Congestion Pricing, Fare Evasion, the End of Free Bus Routes and More
Monday, April 29, 2024
The MTA has set a June 30th start date for congestion pricing. And there's money in the state budget for increased city bus service.
New York state budget includes boost for bus service, penalties for toll scofflaws
Friday, April 26, 2024
The budget allocates more than $12 million to increase service on bus routes across the five boroughs. Lawmakers said it was needed ahead of the rollout of congestion pricing.
Congestion confusion: MTA struggled to answer questions about tolling program fives years in the making
Friday, April 19, 2024
We expected transit officials to easily answer a few questions about whether certain areas within the congestion zone south of 60th Street would be tolled.
Which drivers get tolled under congestion pricing on the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges? It’s complicated.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Drivers will soon face new decisions when crossing the bridges that will affect their wallets.
The third rail of NYC politics: Mayors' use of the subways
Friday, April 12, 2024
Mayor Adams' recent comment it's not "realistic" for him to regularly ride the subway to work is the latest example of a political problem dating back to the early 20th century.
NYC may soon begin charging drivers $15 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan
Friday, April 05, 2024
New York City is poised to begin congestion pricing in an effort to ease massive traffic jams in Manhattan. It's an idea in use in major cities around the world. But not in the U.S. That may change.
Transportation Roundup: Post-Earthquake Infrastructure Update and NJ's Case Against Congestion Pricing
Friday, April 05, 2024
In a lawsuit, the state of New Jersey is arguing against congestion pricing, citing environmental concerns. Plus, updates on the state of transportation after New Jersey's earthquake.
Judge weighs New Jersey's challenge to NYC congestion pricing
Friday, April 05, 2024
A recap of two days of oral arguments over the tolls in U.S. District Court in Newark.
