NYC, congestion pricing

Brandon Johnson says Chicago ‘should explore’ congestion pricing similar to NYC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city should look into a plan that mimics that of New York City’s congestion pricing in lower Manhattan. Speaking with Block Club Chicago, Johnson said the city “should explore” a similar plan,
How are people reacting to congestion pricing in NYC?
The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.
With congestion pricing in effect in NYC, officials cracking down on obscured plates, "ghost cars"
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
Congestion Pricing Toll: What Is It and Will It Come to Your City?
New York became the first place in the US to implement the surcharge on driving, following the example of a few international metro areas.
NYC congestion pricing: How does it impact teachers?
NEW YORK CITY - The United Federation of Teachers has long opposed congestion pricing and are fighting to end it. On Sunday, New York City became the first U.S. metro to implement a congestion pricing toll, and now, most drivers entering Manhattan's congestion zone will face a $9 toll.
NYC to crack down on obscured license plates as congestion pricing begins
The crackdown could include a $50 fine for parked cars with obstructed plates, in addition to penalties for those caught driving through toll areas undetected.
NYC officials warn congestion pricing cheats
New York City officials say they will ramp up enforcement efforts against drivers trying to evade the new $9 congestion pricing toll by obscurig their license plates. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
NYC proposes rules targeting obstructed license plates as congestion pricing hits
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
Congestion pricing toll evasion prompts crackdown by NYPD
Three days after congestion pricing began, officials are already tackling toll evasion and cracking down on drivers breaking the law. One city council member is also facing criticism after explaining how to disable the cameras.
NYPD warns: Don’t cover your license plate in the congestion pricing zone
The NYPD is warning drivers not to fake or cover their license plates before entering the congestion pricing zone in Manhattan. The agency’s Transportation Bureau posted two photos to X on Tuesday of two license plates – both showing tape covering one letter.
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
One day after New York City completed its first full weekday of the new congestion pricing tolling program, police are cracking down on motorists trying to bypass the system. Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped several drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
NYPD cracks down on drivers obscuring license plates to cheat congestion pricing tolls
Four days into New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, and police have already busted dozens of drivers trying ...
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New York City’s congestion pricing will add costs for businesses, but there are workarounds
While commercial trucks entering Manhattan will be charged depending on the truck size and time of day, there are workarounds ...
New Yorkers to face new taxes as MTA confronts $33 billion shortfall, even with congestion pricing
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and ...
New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Just Started, but Could Be Undone
The program is the target of several lawsuits and of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who said he will end it permanently ...
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Why New York City Congestion Pricing Makes Sense to Me
I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we ...
Planning to visit New York City? Here’s how congestion pricing may impact you
Here’s how congestion pricing affects visitors coming to the Big Apple. If you’re planning to use Uber, Lyft, or other ...
Congestion Pricing
New York City has just rolled out a new congestion pricing toll system to try to relieve traffic in Manhattan? Could ...
New York’s Congestion Pricing Program Starts Without Hiccups
The New York City tolling plan, the first of its kind in the country, finally debuted after being halted just weeks before ...