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Congestion Pricing Tunnel Credits Would Help New Jersey Drivers Over New Yorkers

New York drivers would have to shoulder a greater share of the cost of congestion pricing — and more motorists would come into the Big Apple from New Jersey — if transit officials give congestion toll discounts to people using existing tunnels, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority revealed yesterday.

August 18, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Super Bowl Thursday Edition

Today is a big day for anyone who cares about the reducing congestion and supporting transit.

August 17, 2023

N.J. Gov. Candidate: Stop Fighting Congestion Pricing — Expand It Instead!

The Jersey City mayor who hopes to be the next Garden State governor thinks current Gov. Murphy's lawsuit to stop congestion pricing is "wrong" — and vows to expand tolling to charge New York drivers for the congestion they cause in Jersey.

August 15, 2023

Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars

Some elected officials in Manhattan are asking for a break on the full congestion pricing toll for electric vehicles, but advocates aren't so sure. "We need to, in this case, encourage people to be taking mass transit and using alternative means of transportation."

July 31, 2023

New York Doubles Down on Congestion Pricing After New Jersey Sues

"Congestion pricing is going to happen," a defiant Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Friday.

July 21, 2023

‘They’re All Adults’ — But Did The Traffic Mobility Review Board Do The Reading?

Meet the six people who will decide the future of New York City's congestion pricing program. Great news if you want to serve on a panel in your future: You don't have to pay much attention before you get there.

July 21, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines: Traffic Mobility Review Board Edition

The panel tasked with coming up with congestion pricing toll recommendations for the MTA board to approve meets for the first time on Wednesday. Plus other news.

July 19, 2023

Is A $15 Toll The ‘Political Sweet Spot’ for Congestion Pricing?

A "modest" $15 peak-hour, $9 weekend, and $3 off-peak toll combination would cut traffic by 14 percent and raise $1.2 billion for the MTA, economists Charles Komanoff and Gernot Wagner said in a new report.

July 17, 2023

Monday’s Headlines: Safety and Congestion Edition

The two big stories: More outrage over the mayor's McGuinness flip-flop and the first meeting of the congestion pricing toll board.

July 10, 2023

With Fed OK in Hand, Hochul Goes Full-Speed Ahead on Congestion Pricing

Drivers stuck in congestion have an "incredible alternative," the governor said — "public transportation."

June 28, 2023