The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is nearing the completion of its congestion pricing infrastructure, with 104 out of 110 toll readers installed, roughly 95% of the planned points, primarily between 60th and 61st streets in Manhattan. The system is expected to become operational around June 15. This development comes as the MTA prepares for a series of public hearings, starting with the first event in June, to gather feedback on the proposed congestion pricing plan. The initiative, aimed at reducing traffic and improving air quality in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, has sparked a mix of support and criticism from the public, officials, and advocacy groups. While some see it as a necessary step towards better transit and safer roads, others argue for prioritizing public safety and subway improvements over congestion pricing.
Commuters finally had their chance to weigh in on the controversial congestion pricing plan Thursday in the first of several public hearings, and many did not hold back. https://t.co/uwPqi4TBuV
NYC congestion pricing backers rally ahead of first MTA hearing on contentious tolling plan: ‘Not the end of the world’ https://t.co/Q6GPUqyAo6 https://t.co/aTwydfS7MD
Before the MTA’s first public hearing, advocates, students, and elected officials came together today in front of MTA HQ to rally in support of #congestionpricing as the right path forward for our city, bringing safer roads, cleaner air, and better transit. https://t.co/eCNk1Sl9ag
You want people to ride the subway, @MTA? We need public safety NOT congestion pricing. https://t.co/FsE2EeF3jf
The MTA is set to hold its first public hearing on congestion pricing tonight, as officials say the tolls will be ready to take effect in June. @NatDuddridgeTV has the details. https://t.co/uwPqi4TBuV
The public comment period is open. Tell the MTA exactly what you think about congestion pricing. https://t.co/tC2DnIPwo1
Congestion pricing almost ready for June Work on network of cameras, sensors that will enable MTA to toll drivers entering Midtown and Lower Manhattan nearly done Tolling cameras installed at 104 of 110 locations — roughly 95% of the planned points https://t.co/LUGvxPLCp5
The MTA announced that nearly all toll readers for its controversial congestion pricing program have been installed, a day before the first of four hearings where the public will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed plan and suggest amendments https://t.co/RuITdRuBtQ
The MTA said Wednesday it is in the final stages of installing the infrastructure needed for congestion pricing. Details: https://t.co/CrCawDwhbo
NEW: @MTA has now installed 104 out of 110 license plate readers for congestion pricing. Most of them are BETWEEN 60th and 61st streets. Currently scheduled to go “live” on or about June 15. #NBC4NY https://t.co/A146bvf9qD