Manhattan congestion pricing plan approved, could cost drivers up to $34.50
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received final federal approval for its congestion pricing plan that would charge tolls to motorists driving below 60th Street in Manhattan.
The plan, the first of its kind in the country, is intended to reduce congestion in Manhattan's central business district. It could take effect as early as April [2024]. The plan would charge cars with an E-ZPass up to $24 for driving below 60th Street during peak hours. Those without an E-ZPass could face tolls of up to $34.50.
Gov. Kathy Hochul applauded the decision.
“Congestion pricing will reduce traffic in our crowded downtown, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA," Hochul said in a statement. "I am proud of the thorough environmental assessment process we conducted, including responding to thousands of comments from community members from across the region. With the green light from the federal government, we look forward to moving ahead with the implementation of this program.”
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Personal automobile is freedom. Can't have that now can we (would-be) zio-slaves [link]. NY first in nation. Guaranteed not the last. Be aware 15-min city [soft] lock them all down no plan 'b'.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received final federal approval for its congestion pricing plan that would charge tolls to motorists driving below 60th Street in Manhattan.
The plan, the first of its kind in the country, is intended to reduce congestion in Manhattan's central business district. It could take effect as early as April [2024]. The plan would charge cars with an E-ZPass up to $24 for driving below 60th Street during peak hours. Those without an E-ZPass could face tolls of up to $34.50.
Gov. Kathy Hochul applauded the decision.
“Congestion pricing will reduce traffic in our crowded downtown, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA," Hochul said in a statement. "I am proud of the thorough environmental assessment process we conducted, including responding to thousands of comments from community members from across the region. With the green light from the federal government, we look forward to moving ahead with the implementation of this program.”
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Personal automobile is freedom. Can't have that now can we (would-be) zio-slaves [link]. NY first in nation. Guaranteed not the last. Be aware 15-min city [soft] lock them all down no plan 'b'.
This post related to: UK City Launches "Traffic Filter System" Restricting People Driving Outside Their Neighborhoods Without A Permit - For Climate Change 12-7-22 "The city of Oxfordshire has embraced the concept of limiting citizens’ personal travel to fight climate change, an idea once dismissed as a conspiracy theory. The Oxfordshire County Council’s so-called ‘traffic filter’ system, adopted last week, has gone viral, denounced as the first step toward “climate lockdowns” by climate skeptics and civil liberties activists. -- The city will be divided into six “15-minute neighborhoods,” containing all local necessities as defined by the city, with residents required to register their cars so their comings and goings can be tracked via license plate cameras. They are allowed unlimited movement in their own neighborhood, but in order to drive through the filters, they must apply for a permit.. [see post; links]
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