Trump reveals plan to ‘kill’ NYC congestion pricing — here’s how
President Trump has formulated a plan to force New York to “kill” crowd pricing in Manhattan through the federal Department of Transport, he told the Post in an exclusive interview. Among the potential penalties available to agents is the resumption of the environmental review process to withhold millions of dollars in fundraising and approve the […]
NYC food distributors claim congestion pricing will cost them as much as $300K a year each
A surge in numbers of wholesale and retail food distributors are messing up New York City's busy prices. After a month of punishing tolls from the Metropolitan Transportation Bureau, the logistics company quickly united and formed NYC Food Distribution Alliance. The group testified in front of state lawmakers on Thursday to sue delivery truck exemptions, […]
Chris Christie has fiery advice for NJ to fight congestion pricing: ‘Stop these projects’
Former New Jersey Governor Christie is advised on how the Garden state fights congestion prices. Christie, Governor Phil Murphy, uses his influence at the Port Bureau in New York and New Jersey to prevent money from continuous renovation at John F. Kennedy and Lagardia Airport in the city. He said he should do it. Please […]
Hochul makes pitch to keep congestion pricing direct to Trump as president could make decision as soon as next week
Governor Kathy Hochulu spoke directly to President Trump and talked directly to defend the crowded congestion fees in Manhattan. HOCHUL and TRUMP spoke twice this week on the phone. The administration has stated that the administration is expected to elucidate the controversial $ 9 tolls to go to Midtown Manhattan, which was enforced on January […]
MTA touts congestion pricing success on traffic — but no revenue or air quality data yet
MTA is already trumpeting the success of the controversial congestion price setting plan. It states that data on profits and temperament is still approaching, but sliced travel hours and reduced the number of cars. Juliet Michaelson, the Deputy Director of the institutional policy and external relationship, indicated that the MTA Committee was on Wednesday that […]
New Yorkers fume over revelation MTA lost $5.1B on unpaid tolls, violations as honest drivers slapped with congestion pricing
This news has hit honest New Yorkers. After the MTA lost $ 5.1 billion passage and commissions in four years, the anger at Big Apple was mounted on Monday. The large -scale unpaid collection of the nine bridges and tunnels of the Metropolitan Transportation Bureau is expected to be generated from the first $ 9 […]
NJ governor asks Trump to examine Manhattan congestion pricing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Monday asked President Trump to consider congestion pricing in Manhattan. “As you begin your second term as president, I welcome every opportunity to work with you and your government and find common ground. One area we believe in is congestion pricing.” The letter from Murphy says:. Democrats told […]
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy makes personal appeal to Trump to kill congestion pricing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has personally appealed to President Trump to eliminate new congestion tolls that commuters in the Garden State must pay to enter midtown Manhattan. “As you begin your second term as president, I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your administration to find common ground,” Murphy, a Democrat, […]
NY petition targeting E-ZPass late fees and congestion pricing gains thousands of backers: ‘Legal extortion’
New York drivers say they're fed up with E-ZPass toll booths We have started an online petition It aims to change the system, including congestion pricing, and has already gained thousands of backers. Some of the signers of the petition, which has gathered more than 7,000 signatures since last week, say they are in debt […]
MTA touts success of first week of NYC congestion pricing plan — but do their numbers back up claims?
The MTA on Monday touted the first week of its controversial state-imposed congestion pricing plan in Midtown Manhattan, but critics say the agency's calculations are quite “fuzzy.” Transportation officials say “anecdotal reports” indicate that the new $9 per vehicle fee that began on Jan. 5 has made traffic in congested zones smoother and shortened commute […]