MTA: Submit congestion pricing exemption applications now as tolls begin Jan. 5
The MTA is accepting applications for income-based, disability-based and other exemptions and discounts from eligible drivers and organizations for the toll program that begins Jan. 5.
MTA could raise NYC congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days, but Hochul says she won't allow it
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
MTA’s ‘gridlock day’ toll idea: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 27, 2024
The MTA’s initial plan to boost “congestion” tolls by 25% on “gridlock alert days.” I don’t know if Gov. Hochul realizes it, but she is continuing to put nails in her coffin for the next election (“Congestion con,
MTA accepting applications for discounts and exemptions for congestion pricing
The MTA is accepting applications for drivers and vehicles that may qualify for a discount or exemptions when congestion pricing starts on Sunday, Jan. 5. There are seven categories of exemptions: a low-income discount,
Congestion pricing will fund subway station accessibility projects across NYC, MTA says
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
NYC congestion pricing: What are the toll rates during peak period?
Rates will be discounted during overnight hours, which are weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekends from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Long Islanders worry as MTA plan could increase congestion pricing by 25% during gridlock days
The MTA says it has the right to add on a 25% surcharge during gridlock alert days. Those days include when the UN General Assembly is in session, when the president is in the city, or when holiday traffic is at its heaviest.
Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days
Gov. Kathy Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock. The MTA has floated plans to charge an additional 25% on top of the $9 it plans to tax drivers heading into the Big Apple’s congestion relief zone — an area that extends from 60th St.
Countdown to congestion pricing: Gov. Hochul fires back at MTA's extra 'surcharge'
The controversial congestion pricing plan is set to begin on Jan. 5. Now the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it has the authority to hike the price 25% on gridlock alert days.
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MTA effort to improve procurement has fallen short, New York state comptroller’s report says
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has not done enough in streamlining its procurement process to make it more ...
Public can’t access fire extinguishers in subway system — and MTA has no plans to change that after horrific murder of woman on F train
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NY legislative leaders reject MTA's $65B plan to fix mass transit infrastructure
The move adds a new layer of negotiations between the state Legislature, Gov. Hochul and MTA leaders over how to pay for ...