Congestion pricing could start in 2024 after federal approval
The Federal Highway Administration cleared the way for New York to start charging drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District next year, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
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The Federal Highway Administration cleared the way for New York to start charging drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District next year, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Federal Highway Administration as given the green light to congestion pricing in Manhattan.
Congestion pricing and stopping fare evasion are issues creating big headaches for MTA Chair Janno Lieber. What are his solutions? Watch the conversation with CBS2's Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
Congestion pricing, rising fares and stopping fare evasion are big issues creating big headaches for Janno Lieber. Watch his conversation with CBS2's Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
Not charging a congestion pricing fee for drivers who already pay a toll to take tunnels is now on the table.
New Jersey drivers might get a break from congestion pricing. The MTA chief says he is looking at ways to prevent double-taxing drivers who use the Holland and Lincoln tunnels. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has more.
There's good news for all those congestion pricing opponents who live in the suburbs. MTA CEO Janno Lieber tells CBS2 the agency is looking at a way to prevent double-taxing drivers who take tunnels into the city. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the idea could put the brakes on threatened lawsuits.
If the plan moves forward, drivers could pay up to $23 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours.
New Jersey officials said New York's plan could slap drivers in the Garden State with an extra $23 on top of the tolls they already pay to enter the city, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Sen. Bob Menendez was joined by other officials to speak out against New York City's congestion pricing plan.
Sen. Bob Menendez will introduce federal legislation Monday to address the issue.
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The MTA made concessions to address environmental concerns, especially in low-income communities like the South Bronx, but a New Jersey lawmaker says it will still be an environmental nightmare.
The MTA got the green light to move forward with the controversial plan after it made a number of concessions to address environmental concerns, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The City Council's Bipartisan Common Sense Caucus says the plan is punishing people who live in the outer boroughs.
A rally was held Thursday urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA to ditch congestion pricing for commuters.
Congressmen Menendez and Gottheimer held a joint press conference, warning the plan will burden their districts.
Congressmen Menendez and Gottheimer held a joint press conference, warning the plan will burden their districts.
Lawmakers discuss the potential impacts New York City's congestion pricing plan could have on New Jersey residents.
The tolls could cost drivers an additional $23, which is an estimated $5,000 per year per car.
New York moves a step closer to congestion pricing as a major roadblock is cleared.
New York finally gets the green light to move forward with its controversial congestion pricing plan.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis have created a bipartisan, anti-congestion pricing caucus.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Lawmakers from both sides of the Hudson and both sides of aisle are joining forces to oppose congestion pricing.
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