New York City, Congestion Relief

Could tolls be imposed in Chicago as in New York City in hopes of alleviating traffic congestion?
DePaul University professor and transportation expert Joe Schwieterman said Chicago needs to take a look at what New York is doing with congestion pricing.
New York City Welcomes Congestion Pricing With Fanfare and Complaints
The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a successful first day.
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.
New York first US city to have congestion charge
The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US has come into effect in New York City. Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7) a day, with varying rates for other vehicles. "The system has been in operation since midnight [05:00 GMT Sunday]," Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), told reporters.
Congestion pricing in New York City starts after years of turmoil and legal challenges
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Why New York City Congestion Pricing Makes Sense to Me
I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we built, the more work there was for us to do. Now I spend most days thinking about how to manage demand. With good intentions, we left a few messes for others to fix.
Chicago, New York tie for cities with worst traffic congestion in US, study finds
Chicago and New York City tied for the U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion in 2024, according to a new report.
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