MTA, congestion pricing

MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” Tuesday, ahead of the second rush-hour under the controversial tolling plan,
Commuters grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers grumbling about the $9 fee to enter parts of Manhattan.
MTA reports increase in subway ridership as congestion pricing takes effect
Everyone wants to know the impact of congestion pricing on the roads and the rails. An early snapshot from the MTA shows the number of subway rides increased 4% on Monday compared to January 6 last year.
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped two drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
Subway ridership continues to tick up amid congestion pricing toll
The MTA has long said 80% of revenue generated will go toward capital improvements - everything from enhancing accessibility to modernizing signals.
MTA updates congestion pricing toll map after incorrect charge
The MTA on Wednesday confirmed to Newsday that there was an error in the map that affected vehicles traveling to one specific building on 61st Street.
NYPD and MTA team up to enforce tolls in Manhattan's congestion pricing zone
Drivers have been paying a toll to travel into the congestion zone in Manhattan since Sunday.
Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret
“The MTA operates like the mob,” Councilman Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) said. “The Congestion Capo, Janno Lieber, is ready ...
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City ramps up plate crackdown on congestion toll evaders
Currently, parking with an obstructed license plate can lead to a $50 fine. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority this ...
Where is the congestion relief zone? MTA answers top questions
New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan took effect Sunday, charging drivers to enter parts of Manhattan up to $9 to enter the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. So ...
MTA boss Janno Lieber slammed over mismanagement as NYC congestion toll takes effect — as he dismisses ‘grievance politics’
Janno Lieber brushed off concerns about the agency's mismanagement of its massive $20B budget, dismissing scrutiny of ...
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New York lawmakers could increase taxes for MTA funding: 'Gross mismanagement'
"Before we ask the taxpayers of New York to go back into their pockets and to pay more, how about just having those people who are jumping the turnstiles, are fare beaters, how about having them pay ...
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Drivers using Queensboro Bridge complain there is no way to avoid congestion pricing toll
Drivers complain that there is no way to get from Manhattan to Queens without paying for the $9 fee, even though they have no intention of going into the congestion pricing zone.
Even after NYC congestion toll, MTA eyes new taxes and fees to plug $33B budget hole
Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are expected to weigh more taxes and fees to fill a massive $33 billion hole in the ...