The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is nearing the completion of its congestion pricing infrastructure, with 104 out of 110 license plate readers, about 95% of the planned points, installed primarily between 60th and 61st streets in Manhattan. The system, featuring futuristic cameras, is set to go live around June 15, aiming to alleviate gridlock and generate funds for mass transit improvements by charging a $15 toll for vehicles entering Midtown and Lower Manhattan. This move has sparked public debate, with the first of four hearings scheduled to allow community input and potential amendments to the plan. Meanwhile, concerns over subway safety have been highlighted following a violent, random attack on a subway conductor, Alton Scott, who required 34 stitches and nine sutures to close a 'gaping wound'. This incident has intensified calls for enhanced safety measures for transit workers and riders alike, emphasizing subway safety as an equity issue.
My thoughts are with subway conductor Alton Scott as he recovers from the senseless attack that occurred this morning. I stand with @TWULocal100 as they call on @MTA to devote more resources toward protecting NYC’s transit workers. https://t.co/1OTFAk0Dtd
Commuters are sure to have a lot to say at the MTA's first public hearing on congestion pricing, which appears ready to go in the spring. @NatDuddridgeTV reports. https://t.co/uwPqi4TBuV
Every New Yorker deserves to be safe at work. We pray for the swift recovery of Alton Scott, and are grateful this deplorable attack did not become fatal. All City leaders, including our office, must work with the unions to ensure MTA employee safety. https://t.co/a3FXYmmzco
This is what Richard Davey and the @MTA call safe! This conductor could have died! If it’s safe tell Davey and Lieber to drop their security details, save the taxpayers money and rely on NYPD like the rest of us. #breakingnews #mta #nyct https://t.co/coMsCYPXJs
Alton Scott needed 34 stitches and nine sutures to close the wound, said union officials, who are demanding more protection for MTA workers. #Crime ##PublicSafety #NewYork #NewYorkCity https://t.co/WHtAz9l6is
Community members, officials prepare for first public hearing on congestion pricing https://t.co/FpmvhHBCN3 https://t.co/i3Igw00cG1
❖ New York City wants you to pay another $15 (at least) to drive into Manhattan, starting this summer The Big Apple is close to implementing a plan that would use license-plate readers to turn all of Manhattan south of Central Park into one giant toll zone.…
BREAKING UPDATE: 34 stitches needed to close 'gaping wound' on subway conductor's neck after random attack; @TWULocal100 says, 'The city is in crisis' https://t.co/cu2u1NYagw https://t.co/z6NZGoddFJ
NYC’s plan to ease gridlock and pump billions into mass transit? A $15 toll for Manhattan drivers https://t.co/wYZ05GbL8l
You want people to ride the subway, @MTA? We need public safety NOT congestion pricing. https://t.co/FsE2EeF3jf
NYers sound off on $15 congestion pricing as MTA opens public hearings: ‘Don’t make a lot of money as it is’ https://t.co/qLI0Ls3gtt https://t.co/HfqLcZeBkO
NYers rip controversial $15 congestion pricing as MTA opens public hearings: ‘Don’t make a lot of money as it is’ https://t.co/cdDT3L1MSl https://t.co/OXAmeLpIFc
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
Everything you need to know about NYC's $15 congestion pricing toll https://t.co/M1yk8BOykZ https://t.co/xzxqYA1FAH
Everything you need to know about NYC’s $15 congestion pricing toll https://t.co/aFmXbuXJPJ https://t.co/Ge9hNGyy6p
The public comment period is open. Tell the MTA exactly what you think about congestion pricing. https://t.co/tC2DnIPwo1
MTA installs futuristic cameras in Manhattan to charge, track cars for congestion pricing https://t.co/JuCfngzfSI
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
As MTA’s Janno Lieber says today, subway safety is also an equity issue. Transit riders and workers need to feel safe and be safe. https://t.co/lu6cwzex92
Congestion pricing tops agenda at MTA board meeting ahead of public hearings https://t.co/sFHslroWKu https://t.co/0j6Curwnsc
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