How congestion pricing helps the MTA
NEW YORK (PIX11) – An MTA board approved the latest version of congestion pricing earlier this week, which will go into effect in early January. Jose LaSalle, with the MTA, talks about how the toll...
View ArticleNJ Rep. Gottheimer vows to fight congestion pricing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Rep. Josh Gottheimer has been a staunch opponent of congestion pricing since its introduction. Now, with a new plan set in motion by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New Jersey...
View ArticleHow NYC congestion pricing tolls could impact drivers
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently introduced a new plan to toll drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street. The revised congestion pricing plan would cost most drivers $9...
View ArticleNYC congestion pricing gets final administrative approval
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The Federal Highway Administration has accepted the final plan for congestion pricing in New York City, including the phased-in cost structure. The approval was expected as the...
View ArticleCongestion pricing NYC: Learn how to get discounts
NEW YORK (PIX11) – In the new year, drivers will have to pay to enter New York City south of 60th Street thanks to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new congestion pricing plan. However, some drivers can get...
View ArticleAdvocates urging people to learn about MTA's congestion pricing discounts and...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) - Even at its new, lower price point, the MTA's proposed congestion pricing isn't sitting any better with many drivers. "It's a hardship for a lot of people," said Edward...
View ArticleDo not use products to evade congestion pricing, NYC officials say
NEW YORK (PIX11) – It's less than a month until congestion pricing officially begins in New York City, and social media is abuzz with products that claim they will obstruct a license plate. The...
View ArticleFederal judge calls for hearing on congestion pricing lawsuits
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A federal judge has called for a hearing on Friday regarding multiple legal challenges to congestion pricing, which is expected to take effect on Jan. 5. PIX11's Justin Finch has...
View ArticleCongestion pricing in NYC: When does it start?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Drivers heading to New York City are preparing to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they enter Manhattan below 60th Street. There are some exemptions and discounts in place to...
View ArticleMTA accepting applications for discounts and exemptions for congestion pricing
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- 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...
View ArticlePort Authority tolls to increase the same day congestion pricing starts
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing isn’t the only new toll going into effect on Sunday, the Port Authority will also raise its prices to cross its bridges and tunnels. Tolls will go up for all...
View ArticleNJ lawmakers vow to continue fighting against congestion pricing
FORT LEE, N.J. (PIX11) – Some New Jersey elected leaders, including U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, vowed to keep fighting congestion pricing during a press conference on Thursday. The state sued the MTA...
View ArticleLyft offers credits back for rides in congestion pricing zone
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Congestion pricing will begin on Jan. 5, but one rideshare company is offering a special offer to ease riders into the new year. Until the end of January, Lyft will provide a $1.50...
View ArticleWhat will congestion pricing cost for commuters?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – How much money will congestion pricing really add to your monthly expenses? The new tolls go into effect Sunday, charging drivers between $6 and $13.50 to enter Manhattan south of...
View ArticleCongestion pricing nears in NYC but advocates aren’t celebrating yet
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Congestion pricing tolls are just days away from starting in New York City, but advocates are “not taking a victory lap” just yet. The program is scheduled to go into effect...
View ArticleCongestion pricing comes at a cost for NJ families: Pol
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- Congestion pricing will unfairly harm New Jersey families, Rep. Josh Gottheimer argued days ahead of its implementation. The New Jersey representative joined PIX11 News to...
View ArticleFDNY and EMS union calls for members to leave congestion pricing zone
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – FDNY EMS Local 2507, the union representing New York City’s emergency response teams, is calling for its members to transfer out of Midtown and Lower Manhattan ahead of the...
View ArticleCongestion pricing map NYC: See where tolls apply
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York is just days away from implementing congestion pricing tolls, which will charge drivers to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Here’s what you need to know about...
View ArticleNJ residents get ready for traffic due to congestion pricing: 'Nightmare'
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – New Jersey residents who live near the George Washington Bridge are bracing for increased traffic when congestion pricing takes effect Sunday. New Jersey lawmakers expect drivers...
View ArticleCongestion pricing to go into effect in NYC after judge's ruling
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Congestion pricing will go into effect in New York City on Sunday as planned after a federal judge denied New Jersey's request for a temporary restraining order to stop it....
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