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MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” Tuesday, ahead of the second rush-hour under the controversial tolling plan,
Commuters grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers grumbling about the $9 fee to enter parts of Manhattan.
A Guide to NYC Congestion Pricing
In November, the Governor announced a new congestion pricing plan with a 40% reduction in fares, the tolls that are now being collected. In a press release, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the first day of congestion pricing on January 5th went "smoothly,” but the real test will be the weekday commute.
'This is historic': New York City's congestion pricing is now in effect
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joins Morning Joe to discuss the start of congestion pricing in the city, criticisms of the pricing from Republican House member Mike Lawler and subway crime.
First work day with congestion pricing in Manhattan, New York City
For many New Yorkers, it's the first day back to work following the holiday break, and for a swath of commuters, it will also be the first time they pay the new congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
MTA CEO on NYC being first US city to roll out congestion pricing
MTA CEO Janno Lieber spoke to the press from New York City's Grand Central about congestion pricing officially being in effect. Lieber expressed pride at New York City being the first US metropolis to roll out congestion pricing.
New York's congestion pricing toll system gets underway
The nation's first congestion pricing system got underway in New York over the weekend after a last-ditch legal challenge failed to block the controversial new tolling program. New York’s new toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street began just after midnight on Sunday after a U.
Congestion pricing: How many times can drivers be charged per day? Depends on the vehicle
While the MTA has tried to address many concerns both in the leadup to and after congestion pricing went into effect, drivers ...
MTA reports surge in subway ridership as congestion pricing takes effect
Everyone wants to know the impact of congestion pricing on the roads and the rails. An early snapshot from the MTA shows the ...
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Congestion pricing launches ‘smoothly’ as MTA sets sights on ‘getting projects done’ with new cash flow
Just 12 hours after congestion pricing’s launch, the head of the MTA touted its early success and defended its launch. “It ...
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 ...
NYC congestion pricing turns Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge into toll trap that hits drivers with $9 charge — even if they’re not heading downtown
The bridge is basically not free anymore,” Felicia Brown, a 40-year-old who works on First Avenue but lives in Queens, told ...
Congestion pricing set to start as planned Sunday after ruling in final lawsuit: MTA
With just days to go before the nation’s first congestion toll begins in New York City, the pricing plan may have passed its final hurdle in a ruling from a U.S. district court who heard a suit from ...
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MTA moving ahead with congestion pricing on Jan. 5 despite NJ’s legal efforts
Unless NJ Gov. Phil Murphy can convince a judge to bolster a recent ruling, NY plans to begin congestion tolling.
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NJ mayor proposes reverse congestion pricing toll: 'We could do that to them'
The gantries are up in Manhattan for the controversial congestion pricing toll, but Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who's also running for NJ governor, is floating the idea of a reverse congestion ...
Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days
Gov. Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock.
MTA boss Janno Lieber slammed over mismanagement as congestion toll takes effect — as he dismisses ‘grievance politics’
MTA boss Janno Lieber brushed off concerns about the agency’s mismanagement of its massive $20 billion budget on Tuesday, ...