Congestion Pricing
Top Categories
KOMANOFF: Not So Fast — New Uber/Lyft Rules Will Speed Traffic Less Than City Thinks
Our taxicab Tennyson, our deadline Dylan, Charles Komanoff predicts that the mayor's Uber/Lyft plan won't really solve the congestion problem. There's math involved, so you might want to open that calculator app.
June 13, 2019
Even Before Congestion Pricing, City Must Expand Bike Network: Advocates
"We want a piece of the action in the form of space on the streets for a much better bike network," said Bike New York’s Jon Orcutt.
June 6, 2019
London’s Experience With Congestion Pricing: It’s Working!
London’s experience may provide some useful guideposts. But it also lays bare some of the challenges facing New York.
May 31, 2019
Experts: Exempting Yellow Taxis From Congestion Pricing Won’t Help Cabbies
“The proposed solution does not match the problem,” said one expert.
May 22, 2019
RIVERDALE REBATE! Bronx Drivers Get Free Ride Over Henry Hudson Bridge In Congestion Pricing Carveout
Crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge will be free for Bronx drivers, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz announced.
April 17, 2019
MONEY FOR NOTHING: Transit Authority Gives Manhattan Taxi Fees to Queens Drivers
Public transit riders just got screwed again by entitled car owners.
April 11, 2019
Robert Caro Stands By His ‘Power Broker’ Sub-Title — And Here’s Why
In 1974, he underscored his magnum opus as "Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." This week, Caro reiterated that New York has never recovered from the master builder's evil.
April 10, 2019
Transit Advocates Strongly Oppose NYPD Congestion Pricing Carveout
Supporters of congestion pricing don't want it watered-down with exemptions for cops — especially when cops cause so much congestion.
April 8, 2019
The Stunning Hubris of PBA Demand for Cops to Be Exempt from Congestion Pricing Tolls
Union boss Pat Lynch's demand is built on an egotistical windshield view of the world.
April 8, 2019
Hey, Paul Krugman, We Happen to Have ‘Carbon Tax’ Legend Charlie Komanoff Right Here
Our expert debunks one of the Nobel laureate's misperceptions about carbon taxation.
April 4, 2019