Trump, Congestion Pricing

Trump reveals plan to ‘kill’ NYC congestion pricing — here’s how
President Donald Trump has formulated a plan to force New York to “kill” congestion pricing tolls in the city by withholding funds through the Department of Transportation, he told The New York
NYC Congestion Pricing Is Showing Results. Will Trump Shut It Down?
Early data shows the program is reducing traffic, boosting subway use, improving travel times and even gaining support from those who pay the toll.
A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing
Congestion pricing began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.
30 days of NYC congestion pricing: What the numbers show
Congestion pricing turns one month old this week, and so far, it appears to be having an impact. Here are the numbers.
New numbers show a million fewer cars in NYC, as opinion on congestion pricing climbs
Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind, and new numbers show that not only is it having a dramatic impact on the roads,
Debate over NYC congestion pricing exemptions won't die
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this week called for additional carveouts to the tolls, which threatens to undermine Gov. Kathy Hochul's push to prevent President Trump from nixing them altogether.
Trump, Hochul have one-on-one conversation about New York City's congestion pricing
The governor is touting the success of the plan and is trying to convince the president to change his mind about his objections to it.
NYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing Zone
Pedestrian traffic on New York City’s busiest streets increased in January even after motorists began paying a new toll to drive into those same neighborhoods.
6 in 10 say they want NYC congestion pricing to continue, new poll finds
A new poll finds a majority of voters want New York City congestion pricing to stay. In Morning Consult's survey of 1,200 registered voters, 6 out of 10 New Yorkers say President Trump should allow the controversial tolling plan to continue.
NYC food distributors claim congestion pricing will cost them as much as $300K a year each
We might be facing a $300K or maybe higher,” said Seth Gottlieb, senior vice president of logistics for Baldor.
LIRR ridership up in congestion pricing's first month
Overall ridership was up 13% in January, less than in December, suggesting that any congestion-pricing related gains may be ...
The South Bronx Has a Pollution Issue. Congestion Pricing May Worsen It.
Preliminary data from the first few weeks of New York City’s tolling plan show a possible uptick in traffic in the ...
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With congestion pricing in effect, push for parking permits in NYC gains momentum
Lawmakers and local residents have complained for years about New Jersey and other out of state drivers parking in upper ...
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Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA Says It Is.
According to the MTA, inbound trips from the Hudson and East Rivers were 10 to 30 percent faster than last year. Those ...
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Meet the Brown student who created New York City’s popular new traffic tracker
With support from Brown economist Emily Oster, senior Benjamin Moshes and his brother developed a website that visualizes the ...
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MTA asking state lawmakers for $33B in funding in addition to congestion tolls 1 month into plan
The MTA says early data indicates the congestion pricing system is working and traffic into Midtown is down, but the agency says the revenue still won't be enough to fund their ambitious construction ...
Eric Adams unsure about congestion pricing: ‘Jury is still out’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany on Tuesday, where lawmakers were ready and willing to grill him on ...