MTA Ditches License Plate-Based Congestion Pricing Disability Exemption
Transit official won't grant congestion pricing disability exemptions any car with a disability license plate after all — opting for a case-by-case registration process instead.
February 26, 2024
Advocates Slam Albany Pols for Using Transit Fund to Encourage Driving
Gov. Hochul and state legislators in Albany are spending a congestion pricing-adjacent fund on toll rebates for drivers and showing zero interest in bus or rail, transit advocates charged.
February 23, 2024
Underhill Ave. Still In Limbo Two Weeks After Mayor Promised Decision in ‘A Day Or So’
The mayor's perception of time differs from that of mere mortals, but he did say on Feb. 5 that he would decide "in a day or so." It's been two weeks.
February 21, 2024
Congestion Pricing Disability Exemption Better Not Rely on License Plates: Advocates
Disabled driver plates, especially those from out of state, are easy to get and aren't always even used to transport disabled people who are entitled to a toll exemption.
February 16, 2024
Exclusive: EPA Endorsed Congestion Pricing After MTA Resolved Initial Concerns
This previously secret assessment entirely undermines several lawsuits against the tolling program.
February 13, 2024
Pressure Mounts on ‘Incompetent’ Mayor Adams To Build Some Freakin’ Bus Lanes
Imagine how bad it's gotten when a TV reporter wonders aloud why Mayor Adams is so bad at buses.
February 9, 2024
‘We’ve Done An Amazing Job Building Bus Lanes,’ Says Mayor Who Keeps Killing Bus Lanes
It must be Opposite Day in Albany as Mayor Adams said something that is literally counter to the facts.
February 6, 2024
Big F’n (B, D And M’n) Deal: Congestion Pricing Lawsuits Threaten More MTA Signal Progress
Signal upgrades key to improving subway service hang in the balance as lawsuits threaten a key source of MTA funding.
February 1, 2024
Zero Vision: Mayor Adams Again Shrinks from Bike and Bus Lanes in His State Of The City
"Public transit is obviously central to the state of the city," said one advocate. "The mayor knew that when he ran for office and spoke to it directly then. His silence now says a lot."
January 24, 2024
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here
State legislators have $46 million to spend on transportation and transit projects outside of Manhattan, so they'd better get to it.
January 24, 2024
