Congestion Pricing
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This Is Happening: Feds Let MTA Do Simpler Environmental Review of Congestion Pricing
The Era of No Malarkey has come to New York public transportation.
March 30, 2021
Feds Start to Break the Congestion Pricing Logjam
The Federal Highway Administration told Law360 that the agency "is making New York's congestion pricing plan a priority," the outlet reported.
February 16, 2021
KOMANOFF: Beware the EV Congestion Boomerang
So, policymakers, be careful what you wish for when EVs are concerned: If congestion increases because of an exemption for electric vehicles, a primary benefit of congestion pricing disappears.
February 8, 2021
KOMANOFF: Hey, Drivers, Here’s How to Stop Worrying and Love Bike Lanes on Bridges
Drivers are already complaining, but expert Charles Komanoff shows in this clarion call op-ed that congestion pricing will reduce traffic so much that SIX lanes could be taken away from drivers and they wouldn't even feel it.
January 29, 2021
Chuckie’s in Love: Schumer Says Biden and Buttigieg Will Prioritize Congestion Pricing … But When?!
Congestion pricing feels like it's just a shrug to New York's elected leadership.
January 25, 2021
Corey to Mayor Pete: We Need Congestion Pricing Now
New president, same old calls for the federal government to get out of the way and let New York State implement congestion pricing already.
January 22, 2021
REPORT: Council Seeks Per-Minute ‘Empty Charge’ for Uber, Lyft
The proposal comes after a judge threw out a Taxi and Limousine Commission proposal to reduce the percentage of time that app-based cabs could be cruising from 41 percent to 31 percent. The report argues that a fee will work better.
January 12, 2021
DECISION 2021: Meet the Council Candidates, Brooklyn Edition (There are a LOT of Them!)
The June 22 primary for dozens of City Council seats will be transformational. Are you ready, voters? If not, click here for Part I of our introductory series on the most important election no one is talking about.
January 4, 2021
Mayor Wrong About Bill to Put $3 Surcharge on Non-Essential Amazon Orders: Pol
In his weekly "Ask the Mayor" segment on WNYC on Friday morning, Mayor de Blasio mischaracterized a Brooklyn Assembly Member's proposed bill to put a surcharge on non-essential online retail orders to curb pollution and road violence.
December 11, 2020
Cuomo: Congestion Pricing Isn’t Important Enough To Talk About With President-Elect Biden
Gov. Cuomo did not bring up congestion pricing with President-elect Biden in a call the other day — and explained the oversight the way a father of 20 kids might forget one or two.
November 24, 2020
