Details of MTA’s congestion pricing plan for Manhattan drivers unveiledBy Nolan Hicks
August 10, 2022
Drivers could face $9 to $23 in fees to drive into parts of Manhattan as soon as late 2023, according to the MTA’s congestion pricing plan that’ll be unveiled Wednesday.
The amounts and timeline were detailed in a 34-page summary of the project’s much-delayed environmental review, which was provided to reporters by the cash-strapped agency Tuesday.
“The tremendous detail included in this assessment makes clear the widespread benefits that would result from central business district tolling,” said MTA chief Janno Lieber in a statement. “Bottom line: this is good for the environment, good for public transit and good for New York and the region.”
The summary reveals the MTA is considering a tiered plan that would charge drivers the most to enter the tolling district — south of Manhattan’s 60th Street — during peak daytime hours, while providing discounts to those who drive in during evening or overnight hours.
The MTA’s study outlined a slew of options that its toll board will consider, including:
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https://nypost.com/2022/08/10/details-of-mtas-congestion-pricing-plan-for-manhattan-unveiled/
