Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Congestion Pricing

Pat Foye, before making his congestion pricing promise. Photo: Dave Colon

MTA Boss Vows Congestion Pricing Will Happen

By Dave Colon | Feb 18, 2020 | No Comments

It would be particularly ironic if President Trump blocked congestion pricing on the grounds that it needs a lengthy environmental review, given the president's stated opposition to ... lengthy environmental review.

Congestion on Canal Street, which turns out to be part of the National Highway System. Photo: giggel/Wikimedia Commons

Have No Fear, Trump Won’t Kill Congestion Pricing (Experts Hope!)

By Dave Colon | Feb 11, 2020 | No Comments

But you have to wonder if congestion pricing is hanging on the whim of the Tweeter in Chief.

Supporters of the CB7 resolution made posters over the weekend. Photo: Lisa Orman

BATTLE LINES: Manhattan Panel to Discuss ‘No Free Parking’ Resolution

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 3, 2020 | No Comments

It shouldn't be controversial at all — but it is, mostly because car drivers think every inch of roadway belongs to them (and they can put their garbage bags in the pedestrian space, too!).

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City Should Charge For Cruising Empty, Instead of Capping It

By Julianne Cuba | Jan 13, 2020 | No Comments

"A charge on idle time is bound to be more effective," said Charles Komanoff.

The Henry Hudson Bridge connects Riverdale with Upper Manhattan. Photo: Photo courtesy of MTA Bridges and Tunnels Special Archive

Mayor’s MTA Board Member Blasts Toll Rebates To One Million Car Commuters

By Dave Colon | Dec 17, 2019 | No Comments

Veronica Vanterpool, who is leaving the board, "vehemently" opposes a giveback to drivers on the Henry Hudson and Cross Bay bridges.

Yes, the speeches are boring:. A pro-car Upper West Side resident rises to defend his entitlement at the CB7 Transportation Committee Meeting on December 10. Photo: Eve Kessler

IT’S A DRAW: CB7 Panel Passes ‘Parking’ Resolution, But ‘Consensus’ Must Be Had

By Eve Kessler | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

Proposal to study whether private car storage is best uses of public space advances — at a price.

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