NYC’s Congestion Pricing System Set to Roll Out June 30: What You Need to Know

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

New York NY, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that New York City’s congestion pricing tolling system will officially commence on June 30, 2024, below 60th Street in Manhattan. This milestone, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and raising funds for transportation improvements, marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to manage its bustling streets more efficiently.

In a social media post on the platform X, the MTA confirmed the start date for the congestion pricing program and provided details about eligibility and exemptions. “An update on our congestion pricing program: Tolling will begin at midnight on June 30, 2024,” the post read. “Low-income discounts, along with disability and other exemptions, are available to eligible drivers & vehicles. Applications for those are now open.”

The tolling plan, which received official approval from the MTA board last month, outlines several key points:

• Peak periods will be from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Overnight rates will be 75% less than peak rates.
• Passenger and small commercial vehicles will face a $15 toll during peak hours and $3.75 during overnight periods, charged only once per day.
• Motorcycles will be subject to a $7.50 toll during peak hours and $1.75 during overnight, also charged once per day.
• Trucks and buses will have tolls of $24 and $36, respectively, during peak hours and $6 and $9 during overnight.
• Taxi and for-hire vehicle passengers will incur a per-trip toll, paid by the passenger for each trip to, from, within, or through the Congestion Relief Zone. App-based for-hire vehicles will have a toll of $2.50 per trip during peak and overnight periods, while taxis, green cabs, and black cars will face a toll of $1.25 per trip.

With the implementation of congestion pricing, New York City aims to manage traffic flow more effectively, reduce emissions, and generate revenue for crucial transportation projects. As the start date approaches, residents and commuters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new tolling system and explore available discounts and exemptions. Stay tuned for further updates as the city prepares for this significant transportation initiative.

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