Congestion Pricing

Rider Alliance Executive Director Betsy Plum speaks outside the Municipal Building about a pair of lawsuits aimed at forcing the state to implement congestion pricing.

Dual Lawsuits Slam Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’

July 25, 2024, 4:01 p.m.July 25, 2024, 4:28 p.m.

Environmental and civic advocates pushed back in court on the governor’s indefinite suspension of the Manhattan driver tolling program the MTA was counting on for billions in upgrades.

People carry bags up stairs at a subway station without an elevator.

Transit

Due in October, MTA’s Next Big-Build Roap on Shaky Ground

June 28, 2024, 5:44 p.m.June 29, 2024, 5:13 a.m.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to slow down congestion pricing could take the wind out of the state transit agency’s 2025-2029 capital plan, which is to be revealed this fall.

Protesters outside of the MTA Board meeting in Lower Manhattan, June 26, 2024.

Transit

MTA Board Votes to Confirm Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause, Scales Back Future Plans

June 26, 2024, 1:25 p.m.June 27, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

Major projects that sought to improve the quality of transit in New York City are being “put to the back burner” as a result of the governor’s U-turn on Manhattan tolling.

Morning commuters deal with delays on the R line in Brooklyn.

Transit

Red Signals Ahead for First MTA Board Meeting Since Hochul Derailed Toll Plan

June 24, 2024, 5:00 a.m.June 21, 2024, 4:29 p.m.

The of experts and advisors that ostensibly oversees the state transit agency was blindsided by the governor’s move to pause congestion pricing. They meet Wednesday to “make sure the wheels don’t fall off.”

Congestion pricing proponents ed a rally with Comptroller Brad lander outside the Municipal Building.

Traffic

Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause

June 12, 2024, 4:34 p.m.June 12, 2024, 5:05 p.m.

Environmentalists, disability rights advocates, businesses and even the city comptroller on Wednesday ed forces to put the governor on notice.

MTA head Janno Lieber announces an agreement with accessibility advocates to expand elevator access at more stations.

Transit

Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible

June 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m.Feb. 25, 2025, 8:44 a.m.

A landmark 2022 legal settlement was hailed as the start of making nearly every subway station ADA-compliant. But that same agreement lets the MTA lower its spending when funds fall short.

MTA CEO Janno Lieber spoke at their Lower Manhattan headquarters about carrying on with service improvements after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced congestion pricing was indefinitely put on hold.

MTA

LISTEN: After Congestion Pricing

June 10, 2024, 8:29 p.m.June 30, 2024, 1:05 p.m.

Co-host Katie Honan is ed by THE CITY’s Jose Martinez, who helps explain Gov. Kathy Hochul’s about-face on congestion pricing.

Transit

Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves MTA’s Grand Ambitions in Shambles

June 6, 2024, 6:34 p.m.June 7, 2024, 9:18 a.m.

From the Second Avenue Subway to signal overhauls to legally mandated accessibility upgrades, without money from the new Manhattan tolls — and no viable ‘Plan B’ — the entire system may be stalled.

New York Building Congress CEO Carlo Scissura blasts Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the start of congestion pricing.

Transportation

Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge

June 5, 2024, 4:28 p.m.June 6, 2024, 1:07 p.m.

Governor's pause on planned fee for vehicles entering core Manhattan has big consequences for mass transit funding and could result in rising payroll taxes to make up for lost revenue.

Streets

Hochul Hits Brakes on Congestion Pricing at Last Minute

June 5, 2024, 1:26 p.m.June 6, 2024, 1:08 p.m.

The governor’s decision to pause the Manhattan tolling plan blindsided advocates and others expecting it to go into effect later this month. She cited the economic impact on businesses and individuals.

Congestion Pricing

Dual Lawsuits Slam Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’

Due in October, MTA’s Next Big-Build Roap on Shaky Ground

MTA Board Votes to Confirm Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause, Scales Back Future Plans

Red Signals Ahead for First MTA Board Meeting Since Hochul Derailed Toll Plan

Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause

Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible

LISTEN: After Congestion Pricing

Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves MTA’s Grand Ambitions in Shambles

Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge

Hochul Hits Brakes on Congestion Pricing at Last Minute

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