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MTA pushes congestion pricing in NYC to June 30
The start date for New York’s historic congestion pricing has finally been set. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports on what to expect this summer.
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Start date of congestion pricing announced: What to know
The MTA announced that the start date for congestion pricing will be June 30 — two weeks later than initially planned. The transit authority has opened applications for exemptions online. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Exemptions for NYC congestion pricing: How to get one, who qualifies and more to know
Now that the MTA has announced a start date for their congestion pricing plan coming to New York City, next comes the important question: How can you get an exemption from paying the new toll?
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Long-awaited NYC congestion pricing finally has a start date
June 30. That’s when car drivers will be charged an additional $15 to enter Manhattan at 61st Street and below, while trucks could be charged between $24 and $36, depending on size. The long-awaited congestion pricing model set to make history in the United States will begin in New York City one second after 12 a.m. on the final Sunday…
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Congestion pricing: NJ will get share of controversial tolling money — but how much?
New Jersey got a victory in their fight against congestion pricing. While charging drivers steep tolls to enter Manhattan south of 61st street is still set to happen in June, New Jersey communities will now get a cut of the cash. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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NJ will get a share of congestion pricing money, MTA chair announces
New Jersey will get a share of the money when Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan goes into effect this summer, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber announced Wednesday. Lieber didn’t specify how much, but it figures to be millions of dollars for key counties like Bergen and Hudson — and likely several others. He said New Jersey’s share would be...
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NYC lawmakers make last-ditch effort to keep congestion pricing from happening
As the clock ticks down to the start of congestion pricing in New York City (slated to start two months from Monday), there’s a last-ditch push to repeal the controversial tolling plan. But will the eleventh-hour legislative maneuver even work, or will it be too little too late?
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Last-ditch legislative effort to stop NYC's congestion pricing
New York City is two months away from the start of congestion pricing but lawmakers on Staten Island has launched a repeal to stop the tolls. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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NJ brings fight against NYC's congestion pricing to federal court
The State of New Jersey presented its case against New York City’s congestion pricing in a last-ditch effort against the polarizing program. Andrew Siff has the latest.
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Former MTA President Sarah Feinberg on congestion pricing, what she would do differently, and more
The former MTA President, Sarah Feinberg, shares her opinions on congestions pricing and the current state on NYC transit. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA approves congestion pricing exemptions: What it means for drivers
It’s full steam ahead for congestion pricing, as the MTA board held its final vote on who will be exempt from the surcharge. The only exemptions will be for school buses, commuter buses and essential government vehicles. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff breaks it down.
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MTA board OKs congestion pricing plan, paving way for $15 tolls (and up) starting this summer
A majority of the MTA board voted Wednesday in favor of New York City congestion pricing, greenlighting the controversial plan that will charge cars $15 to enter Manhattan below 61st Street and hit trucks with even higher tolls starting in just a few months. Only one of the 12 board members opposed the proposal. The no vote was Nassau County…
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MTA board expected to vote on congestion pricing plan
The MTA’s full board is expected to vote Wednesday on its congestion pricing plan, charging cars $15 to drive below 61st Street.
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Here's who could possible be exempt from having to pay congestion pricing tolls
Today the MTA shared who may be exempt from congestion pricing tolls in New York City, though there still has to be a final vote to approve those exemptions. But either way, congestion pricing seems to be a near-certainty for this summer. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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MTA reveals congestion pricing exemptions
We have key new details of the MTA’s congestion plan pricing ahead of a final vote later this week. Romney Smith reports.
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Here's the likely NYC congestion pricing exempt list
Ahead of a final vote on New York City congestion pricing, MTA officials are clarifying some of the finer points of the Manhattan plan, including which groups may be exempt from the toll. NBC New York has a first look at the planned exemptions for congestion pricing ahead of its potential start this summer. The majority of cars likely to…
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NAACP backs lawsuit to stop NYC congestion pricing plan, as final MTA board vote nears
The NAACP is the latest group to join the calls to halt the MTA’s plan that would charge drivers to enter Manhattan below 61st Street. Here’s the latest on the controversial plan
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NAACP files federal lawsuit against NYC's congestion pricing plan
A new group is joining the calls to stop the MTA’s congestion pricing plan from taking effect — something that’s slated to begin in just a few months. The NAACP is backing legal action to block the plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan below 61st Street. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Final public hearing for congestion pricing set: What to know
For those with an opinion on congestion pricing, Monday is the last chance to let the MTA know how you feel about it — either in favor or against . It is the final public hearing before the controversial plan that would charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan at 60th Street and below is set to go into place during...
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MTA to hold final congestion pricing hearings
The MTA is having congestion pricing hearings to decide on raising the price for commuters into NYC. Romney Smith reports live from lower Manhattan.