New York City's congestion pricing plan, aimed at reducing traffic and pollution, takes effect on Sunday. Drivers entering Manhattan's busiest area will face tolls varying by time and vehicle type.
New York’s much-debated plan to charge drivers to enter the center of Manhattan is set to take effect Sunday, following years of bureaucratic and legal roadblocks. The goals of what is known as “ congestion pricing ” are to reduce gridlock and pollution and raise revenue for public transit. Gov. Kathy Hochul said this week that the state will push forward with the plan.The toll applies to the most congested part of Manhattan , south of Central Park.
It will vary depending on the time and whether a car has E-ZPass, which is an electronic toll collection system used in many states. During peak traffic hours -- that’s 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends — most cars, SUVs, small vans and pickup trucks during with an E-ZPass will be charged $9, once per day.Motorcyclists will pay half the amount that cars pay during peak. Drivers of buses and trucks, depending on their size, will pay more. There are some exceptions. Certain emergency vehicles, school buses, people with disabilities who can’t take public transportation, and the people who transport them are all exempt. Low-income drivers who pay the toll 10 times in a month can apply for a 50% discount on trips they take the rest of the month. There's also a little break for those who have already paid a toll to enter Manhattan at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Queens-Midtown Tunnel or Hugh L. Carey Tunnel during peak hours. They should see a credit on their E-ZPass of up to $3 for passenger vehicles and more for trucks and buses. Still, with tolls for bridges and tunnels from New Jersey set to go up in the new year, a driver coming via the Holland Tunnel during peak traffic could pay $22 even with the credit.Passengers in taxis and for-hire vehicles will have a per-trip surcharge added to their fares for rides to, from, within or through what is known as the Congestion Relief Zon
Congestion Pricing New York City Manhattan Traffic Tolls
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chief Editor, Nature Synthesis - New York City, New York (US) job with Springer Nature LtdJob Title: Chief Editor, Nature Synthesis Location: New York, Shanghai or Beijing Closing date: Dec 31, 2024 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals.
Read more »
Nature Medicine, News and Opinion - New York City, New York (US) job with Springer Nature LtdJob Title: Associate or Senior Editor - Nature Medicine, News and Opinion Location(s): New York or London - Hybrid Working Application Deadline: January 5, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals.
Read more »
Deputy Editor, Communications Sustainability - New York City, New York (US) job with Springer Nature LtdJob Title: Deputy Editor, Communications Sustainability Locations: New York, Shanghai, Beijing - Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline: January 5, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals.
Read more »
Editorial Director, Nature Research Journals - New York City, New York (US) job with Springer Nature LtdJob Title: Editorial Director, Health and Applied Sciences, Nature Portfolio (m/f/d) Location: New York or Berlin Reports to: VP of Research Journals, Nature Portfolio Closing date: January 5, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other...
Read more »
Chief Editor, Nature Sensors - New York City, New York (US) job with Springer Nature LtdJob Title: Chief Editor, Nature Sensors (m/f/d) Locations: New York or Berlin Application Deadline: January 5, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals.
Read more »
New York City Council votes to pass City of Yes affordable housing planOfficials say the changes could make way for 80,000 additional homes.
Read more »