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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.
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Got gripes on congestion pricing? Today is your last chance to complain publicly
Are you vehemently opposed to the MTA’s plan of charging vehicles at least $15 to enter Manhattan around midtown and below? Or perhaps you’re excited to see what the influx of funds could do to help your daily commutes? Either way, Monday is your last chance to say your piece. The final two of four public comment hearings on...
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NYC firefighters make fiery pitch for congestion pricing exemption
Are you vehemently opposed to the MTA’s plan of charging vehicles at least $15 to enter Manhattan around midtown and below? Or perhaps you’re excited to what the new influx of funds could do to help your subway commute each day? Either way, now’s the time to let your voice be heard.
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NYC firefighters rally against congestion pricing
Firefighters say they deserve a break from the soon first-in-the-nation congestion pricing in NYC. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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First public hearing on MTA's congestion pricing plan
People are getting their first chance to tell the MTA what they really think about the MTA’s congestion pricing plan that would charge car drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 61st street. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.
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MTA holds first public hearing on congestion pricing plan: What to know
Are you vehemently opposed to the MTA’s plan of charging vehicles at least $15 to enter Manhattan around midtown and below? Or perhaps you’re excited to what the new influx of funds could do to help your subway commute each day? Either way, now’s the time to let your voice be heard.
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MTA shares when congestion pricing could go into effect: What to know
On Tuesday, the MTA said that nearly all toll readers have already been installed and are ready to go, with the plan possibly ready to launch by Summer 2024. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA gives congestion pricing update ahead of first public hearing
The MTA announced Wednesday that 95% of the toll readers for its controversial congestion pricing program have been installed, covering 104 of the planned 110 locations. Cars 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. As it stands, the collection readers are…
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This city has the worst traffic in the U.S. — and it's not Los Angeles
TomTom released its annual Traffic Index for 2023 ranking the U.S. cities with the worst traffic.
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‘Reckless' drivers shut down Grand Central Parkway: NYPD
A group of drivers shut down the Grand Central Parkway for a time over the weekend, causing traffic headaches as the NYPD condemned their actions as reckless behavior. NYPD Assistant Commissioner Kaz Daughtry posted a photo on X of police cruisers confronting people who shut down the highway Sunday. Officers deployed drones to help apprehend the suspects as delays mounted….
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NYPD breaks up Grand Central Parkway mayhem
The NYPD has a warning for reckless drivers.
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MTA board approves controversial NYC congestion pricing plan
The MTA board on Wednesday approved a controversial pricing plan that would have drivers entering midtown and downtown Manhattan during peak times paying $15, but it’s not a done deal yet.
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NYC Gridlock Alert Days spike in December
Happy Holidays? New York City’s Department of Transportation designates the busiest traffic days of the year as Gridlock Alert Days, recommending people bike or ride mass transit — or walk — to minimize the risk of unnecessary headaches. And the month of December owns about half of them for 2023. ‘Tis the season. Here’s the list for the rest of…
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Holiday Open Streets Begin Sunday in Midtown
Tracie Strahan reporting on holiday open streets
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Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans
A rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to moves to ban right-on-red turns across the U.S.
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Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for entire weekend: What to know
Looking to get from Brooklyn to Queens this weekend? Don’t count on taking one of the main thoroughfares.
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NYC ranks among top 10 worst cities to drive in, study reveals
It comes as no surprise: New York City is among the worst cities to drive in — with the worst traffic and infrastructure among the 100 largest cities in the United States, according to a recent study. WalletHub looked at the best and worst cities to drive in by comparing these 100 largest cities across 30 key metrics such as…
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Who will be exempt from NYC congestion pricing?
So how much exactly will drivers have to pay when congestion pricing begins? News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Tractor trailer gets stuck in Battery Tunnel
The 18-wheeler was stuck in the Brooklyn-bound side of the tunnel, leading to a major backup on both sides of the tunnel. News 4’s Myles Miller reports.
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Traffic nightmare: Tractor trailer gets stuck in Manhattan-bound side of Battery Tunnel
A tractor trailer got stuck wedged inside the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel late Thursday morning, creating a traffic nightmare heading into lower Manhattan that appeared likely to last for hours.