Where NYC drivers saved the most time during congestion pricing's first week
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Drivers saved travel time entering Manhattan’s central business district during the first week of congestion pricing, according to the MTA. Congestion pricing began in New York City...
View ArticleCongestion pricing: Traffic down but food business costs rise
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- After one week of congestion pricing, MTA data shows traffic is down, but restaurants in the Central Business District say some of their prices are already going up. This...
View ArticleSouth Bronx residents monitor air quality amidst congestion pricing
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- People are tracking the impact of congestion pricing across the region. But conditions on the roads and the rails aren’t the only factors to watch. Some neighbors in the South...
View ArticleLawler: Trump has right to revoke congestion pricing approval
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing began in New York City earlier this month. Under congestion pricing, drivers are charged a $9 toll during peak hours to enter Manhattan’s central business...
View ArticleNJ governor sends letter to Trump seeking to end congestion pricing
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday seeking to end congestion pricing in New York City. Congestion pricing went into effect on Jan. 5....
View ArticleThe future of congestion pricing
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The fate of congestion pricing could lie in the hands of the Trump administration. Gov. Phil Murphy is the latest in the line of politicians urging President Donald Trump to repeal...
View ArticleNYC restaurant owners explore ways to cope with congestion pricing
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Is there any relief for restaurants in the congestion relief zone? Some have devised novel ways to beat the $9 toll and lure customers in. More Local News In addition to Nini's soft...
View ArticleFewer cars entered NYC during first two weeks of congestion pricing: MTA
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – In its second week, Manhattan’s new congestion pricing toll reduced weekday traffic by an average of 4.6%, according to MTA data. In the first two weeks after congestion...
View ArticleRidership increased on subways, commuter rails after congestion pricing
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Ridership has increased on the subways and commuter railroads since congestion pricing rolled out on Jan. 5. Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 27, daily subway ridership increased by an...
View ArticleCongestion pricing improves travel times, MTA reports drop in fare evasion
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The MTA said it has been able to make a dent in fare evasion, which costs the agency around $800 million a year. It also said subway and bus ridership is up, and car travel times...
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