Congestion pricing in New York City has been approved, with one dissenting vote on the 17-member MTA board. The plan involves collecting $15 from vehicles driving south of 60th St. Despite some opposition and lawsuits, the policy aims to cut emissions, reduce traffic, and invest in mass transit. The implementation process is underway, with details being finalized and discussions on the impact of the tolls.
In which @GershKuntzman brought 'the war on cars' to Max Politics, we debated aspects of the coming congestion pricing program, agreed that bus speeds are absolutely key to everything, talked leadership, & more. Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: https://t.co/NhUPKe62jX
I went on @KCBSRadio radio to talk about why people who arbitrarily drive in dense cities should pay the *true price* of that choice, and why all money collected should be spent on public transit and making streets better for people who bike and walk. 👇🏼https://t.co/7TVNoXKqHX
New Yorkers are so sick of the vagrancy allowed to run amok on the NYC subway, they’re literally removing bodies (alive/dead) to get trains moving. If you’d like to avoid this and drive, the MTA, an unelected body, wants to tax you a minimum of $15/day. https://t.co/eYH1oPsEn8
Despite complaints across the tri-state area, congestion pricing has passed its biggest hurdle and will likely take effect soon. This A.M., @s_nessen explained what fares made it through and what's next. https://t.co/cuEBKCodR2
New York State lawmakers went home this holiday weekend without passing a budget before the April 1st deadline. Nevertheless, @JonCampbellNY reported what will likely make it into this year's budget, and why Albany is running late again. https://t.co/wXUWdDPgfB
Now that the details of congestion pricing have been finalized, @s_nessen discussed what fares made it past the final cut along and what lies ahead before the policy goes into effect. https://t.co/cuEBKCodR2
While the New York State budget will be late this year, @JonCampbellNY still joined us this morning to discuss what lawmakers are prioritizing and what sticking points remain in this year's process. https://t.co/wXUWdDPgfB
Manhattan drivers fume over congestion pricing tolls to reduce gridlock https://t.co/ydyp2Iub0r
Yesterday, we took your reactions to congestion pricing. Today, @s_nessen takes your questions. Get ready to call in after the break at 212-433-WNYC (9692). https://t.co/2k2Ulb7WDe
Up first: The NYS budget is not expected to pass ahead of an April 1st deadline. What does it mean for this year's $200 billion budget process? @JonCampbellNY explains the latest negotiations, and talks about Albany lawmakers' policy priorities Listen LIVE on @WNYC
Today: - @JonCampbellNY on this year's $200 billion NYS budget process, - @s_nessen on congestion pricing, - @karaswisher on her "love story" with technology, and her new memoir, - Listeners, have you reconnected with religion recently? Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @WNYC.org
Another person struck by a NYC subway train and killed today. This is now 6 people KILLED by NYC subway trains in the last 4 days. If you'd like to avoid this by driving your own vehicle, the MTA seeks to extort you for $15 per day. If the MTA is not able to safeguard its… https://t.co/QkWvaqpQsu
Another person struck by a NYC subway train and killed today. This is now 6 people KILLED by NYC subway trains in the last 4 days. If you'd like to avoid this by driving your own vehicle, the MTA seeks to extort you for $15 per day. https://t.co/QkWvaqpQsu
Some thoughts on congestion pricing from our listeners: https://t.co/1rbuQSkp8l
Even the Mayor acknowledges that controlling crime on the subway is a moonshot goal under radical progressive law and disorder in New York. Yet, the MTA and gov't have no qualms about extorting you for $15 if you want to drive your own private vehicle and avoid the subway. https://t.co/1iVcDGJIG8
Gov. Hochul, lawmakers to miss NY budget deadline again https://t.co/SyogVFcMQv
NEW podcast: @GershKuntzman on the Long Road to Congestion Pricing Approval in New York and What Comes Next Listen at Max Politics wherever you get podcasts, or here: https://t.co/NhUPKe62jX
Congestion Pricing is a totally ludicrous cash grab, and @ElectEdDay is right to sue the hell out of the @MTA for it. I wholeheartedly back his lawsuit against the MTA - the worst-run authority in America. https://t.co/F8ZJXRpPH2
With yesterday's MTA board vote, we're a step closer to cutting emissions, reducing traffic, & paving the way for investment in mass transit with Congestion Pricing. I look forward to working with MTA, state & local leaders, and our community to ensure its smooth implementation. https://t.co/EwuezXhEfw
EDITORIAL | Congestion pricing countdown: Honor Bill Vickrey’s vision for better streets + transit With one dissenting vote on the 17-member MTA board (2 vacancies), congestion pricing cleared approval June collect $15 vehicles driving south of 60th St. https://t.co/GO2MUyVE6S
Congestion pricing got the green light on Wednesday, but half-a-dozen lawsuits related to the tolls still need to be resolved. https://t.co/w45mXBO78l