Congestion pricing to take center stage during federal court hearing
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A federal court hearing will be held Friday over three lawsuits challenging the congestion pricing plan. The plan is set to take effect on June 30, according to the MTA, but the...
View ArticleHearing on congestion pricing lawsuits held in federal court
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The MTA is putting the finishing touches on plans for congestion pricing, while some opponents get their day in court in Lower Manhattan. Neighbors are suing the federal government...
View ArticleWhen does congestion pricing start in NYC?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The start of congestion pricing in New York City is now under a month away. The MTA’s congestion pricing plan is set to start on June 30. BQE reopens ahead of schedule after weekend...
View ArticleMTA reveals public webinars on congestion pricing system for New Yorkers
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The MTA rolled out a program to educate the public about congestion pricing. The Manhattan toll plan is facing several legal challenges. However, the system of charging vehicles...
View ArticleGov. Hochul considers delaying congestion pricing: reports
UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) – Gov. Kathy Hochul may be pumping the brakes on congestion pricing. She's looking to delay the controversial plan just weeks before its launch, city, state and...
View ArticleCongestion pricing delayed indefinitely in NYC: Gov. Hochul
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing for Manhattan’s Central Business District has been delayed indefinitely, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The plan was set to go into effect on June 30....
View ArticleList: MTA projects that could be affected by congestion pricing delay
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The start of congestion pricing in Manhattan, which was set to go into effect on June 30, has now been delayed indefinitely, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday....
View ArticleHochul puts congestion pricing on hold: What's at stake?
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Congestion pricing is canceled-- at least for now. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s abrupt turnabout came just three weeks before the first tolls were collected and in a...
View ArticleMTA to review capital program following congestion pricing pause
NEW YORK (PIX11) – MTA officials addressed the next steps for transit projects on Monday after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the congestion pricing plan will be paused indefinitely. Congestion...
View ArticleNYC comptroller to challenge congestion pricing delay: reports
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The New York City comptroller is expected to announce a legal challenge Wednesday to Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to delay congestion pricing, according to sources. City Comptroller...
View ArticleNYC comptroller exploring legal action over congestion pricing delay
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is organizing an effort to explore potential legal action to bring back congestion pricing, he announced Wednesday. When the MTA board...
View ArticleMTA board reviews congestion pricing pause at meeting
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – MTA officials reviewed congestion pricing and transit projects during the agency's monthly board meeting on Wednesday. Commissioners saw a presentation about potential...
View ArticleLawsuits challenge New York Gov. Hochul's indefinite halt on congestion pricing
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Two lawsuits have been filed against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause of congestion pricing. They allege the governor broke the law by halting the plan to...
View ArticleMTA considers canceling express bus routes due to congestion pricing delay
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The MTA may cancel certain express bus routes to save money after the delay of congestion pricing, according to the agency. The weekday express bus routes that could be affected...
View ArticleLawsuit to restart congestion pricing in NYC moves ahead
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Supporters of congestion pricing are claiming a victory outside court in New York City on Friday. State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron denied a motion by lawyers for the state...
View ArticleCongestion pricing to return to NYC with reduced toll: Hochul
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing will be implemented in New York City with a reduced toll after the plan was delayed back in June, Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Thursday. The toll will now cost $9....
View ArticleWhen does congestion pricing start in NYC?
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Congestion pricing in New York City will start in early January, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday. The tentative start date for congestion pricing in New York City is Jan. 5,...
View ArticleHow new congestion pricing plan will work in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Congestion pricing is officially back in New York City, with Gov. Kathy Hochul promising the tolling scanners will be turned on in January before President-elect Donald Trump is...
View Article'Everything adds up': Drivers react to new congestion pricing plan
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) – An MTA board is expected to vote on the new congestion pricing plan later Monday. The toll now costs $9 to cross south of 60th Street in Manhattan, down from the $15 toll...
View ArticleHow will congestion pricing work in NYC? Toll cost, exemptions
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York City's new congestion pricing plan will be less costly to drivers. This week, the MTA board approved a new congestion pricing plan for the city, which will toll cars...
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