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.
6 in 10 say they want NYC congestion pricing to continue, new poll finds
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. It has been about a month since congestion pricing went into effect, and driving around the city has gotten more expensive, but some drivers say they are having an easier time moving around.
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,
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.
Hoodline1d
Debate Intensifies Over NYC Congestion Pricing as Senator Gillibrand Suggests Exemptions Amid UFT Legal Battle
NYC's congestion pricing policy faces controversy, with calls for exemptions and a UFT lawsuit opposing the tolls' financial ...
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 ...
Brown University1d
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 ...
Why congestion pricing makes sense
U.S. commuting policy favored half-measures and incremental tweaks to address a scourge of urban America: traffic congestion.
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The Explainer: What To Know About The MTA’s New Congestion Pricing-Backed Debt
The MTA is also at the mercy of what its lenders say that MTA bonds are worth. And since congestion pricing is new, and since it's still surrounded by enemies, the people who loan the MTA money see ...
Gothamist1d
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 ...