While some top New York lawmakers express their pride in this newly implemented toll, it is worth noting that some Hudson Valley lawmakers consider it to be an insult to families.
Prepare yourself for increased fees when driving into New York City.
MTA Approves Congestion Pricing Plan
On Wednesday, the MTA board fully approved the congestion pricing plan for New York City. This means that most drivers will be required to pay a $15 toll to drive beyond 60th Street.
“Congestion pricing will effectively alleviate traffic congestion in our bustling downtown area, enhance the quality of air, and crucially allocate resources to the MTA,” expressed Governor Kathy Hochul of New York. She further emphasized her pride in the comprehensive Environmental Assessment process that was undertaken.
Congestion Pricing Details
Drivers in New York City will be required to pay a toll of at least $15 to travel beyond 60th Street, according to the proposed plan.
Driving at night, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., allows drivers to save 75 percent of the proposed toll.
Hudson Valley Official Against New Plan
Rockland County Executive Ed Day criticized the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, describing it as an insult to families.
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1st-In-The-Nation Congestion Pricing Program Moving Forward In New York State
New York City Explores Congestion Pricing Options To Ease Traffic Snarls
On Wednesday, the MTA board gave approval to a modification of the plan that includes exceptions for yellow school buses, the majority of commuter buses, and specific specialized government vehicles.
The MTA is aiming to implement tolls for drivers by mid-June. However, the introduction of congestion pricing may face delays due to ongoing lawsuits that seek to halt its implementation.
