MTA report says congestion pricing has reduced traffic in New York City
The MTA released a report Monday showing traffic heading into New York City was down a week after the new congestion pricing plan went into effect.
New York City Bus Crashes Near Bronx Overpass, Dangling Above Roadway
The express commuter bus missed a turn on the route that travels between Manhattan and the Bronx. The driver, the sole occupant of the bus, was not injured.
WATCH: City bus comes within inches of disaster on elevated overpass during rush hour
Video captured a New York City commuter bus dangling on the edge of an overpass in the Bronx on Friday morning after the driver collided with a stone wall.
More Taxes Could Slam New Yorkers Over MTA Budget Shortfall
Taxes in New York may just get worse.State lawmakers argue that New York City’s congestion pricing won’t be enough to cover the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) $33 billion budget deficit,
New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed
The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year for the city's aging public transit system.
Front of New York City bus left hanging near a Bronx overpass after accident
No injuries were reported after an accident left a New York City bus hanging precariously over the edge of a stone wall by a Bronx overpass.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority approves hybrid locomotives in New York
These hybrid work locomotives will enable the MTA to realize its ambitious capital plan to improve subway operations by replacing an aging fleet and improving reliability,” said Alan Hamilton, Vice President of Engineering for Wabtec.
Is New York City Congestion Pricing Working?
New York's MTA is claiming that, after only one week, the "congestion parking" initiative implemented is "working"
New York's Congestion Pricing Has Already Given The City Less Traffic And Faster Buses
Congestion pricing was never just about reducing the number of cars in the city, though. Fewer cars would also mean a better quality of life for the millions of people who actually live in New York City, and in that regard, it sounds like congestion pricing has also been a success:
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
The scheme aims to ease New York's notorious traffic problems and raise billions for the public transport network. Most drivers are charged $9 once per day to enter the congestion zone at peak hours, and $2.25 at other times.
New York City’s Congestion Toll Will Crush White-Collar Commuters
New York City's congestion pricing may force many to reevaluate their workplace locations, as these tolls pose a significant financial burden to employees.
Budget bonanza
The governor today will unveil a $252 billion budget that includes a five-year extension of high tax rates for wealthy New Yorkers early. The move, in part, could help the unpopular Hochul avoid a politically fraught debate over an expiring tax hike when she seeks a second full term in 2026.