The constant gridlock is a major drag on Manhattan’s businesses, and source of frustration for commuters. And it's never been so bad.
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Is NYC ready for congestion pricing? Beginning on June 30, New York City will implement a $15 toll for most drivers entering midtown Manhattan. This initiative is the first of its kind in the United States, following in the footsteps of cities such as London, Singapore, Stockholm, and Milan, which have similar programs. The primary objectives are to alleviate traffic congestion in one of the nation's most crowded areas and to generate $15 billion for modernizing the city's over 100-year-old transit system. https://lnkd.in/emz6zsSA
NYC's Congestion Pricing Is Coming Soon. Here's What to Know
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Starting June 30, drivers will have to pay a fee to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. This is supposed to make traffic flow smoother and improve public transportation since the money will be used to upgrade the subway system. Sounds good, right? Well, not everyone is on board. Some people are worried that this will be a burden on low-income drivers and small businesses. Congestion pricing could be a win-win for traffic and public transportation, but it might also hurt some people financially. What do you think? Is this a brilliant solution to traffic woes or a sneaky money grab? https://lnkd.in/e3P_Ddiz
Congestion Pricing to Officially Start in Manhattan on June 30
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New York City was going to implement congestion tolls for all traffic entering lower Manhattan. Trucks would expect to pay $24 to $36 for most hours of the day. And then... Nothing happened! The MTA's June 30 implementation date was cancelled, and the toll program postponed indefinitely. Does this mean congestion tolls are cancelled forever? No; it is still on the table. Why were the tolls postponed? The program wasn't going to be very helpful. Yes, the tolls would incentivize commuters to take public transit over passenger vehicles—and, yes, it would help immensely in funding public transit improvements. But the tolls against commercial vehicles would simply push increased operational costs onto consumers, ultimately worsening the city's cost of living crisis. Plus, New York City's public transit is still comparatively bad. London or Singapore, the major metropolitan centers currently using congestion tolls, have significantly more robust transit infrastructure. NYC's program feels like a cart-before-the-horse situation. Read more on FleetOwner, featuring expertise from Trimble Maps's Rishi Mehra: https://lnkd.in/g_efKUqg
NYC’s congestion pricing: What happened?
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Do you know it costs over 15 dollars to drive a passenger car into Manhattan? The new congestion pricing is planning to charge another 15 dollars to people who drive into mid and lower Manhattan during peak hours. The toll starts from end of this month. This extra fee aims to take thousands of cars a day off the streets of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, improve the air quality in the city, and generate billions of dollars to make improvement for the NYC public transportation system. However, the mayor indefinitely paused the congestion fee at the start of June. The governor said she was reluctant to deter people from driving to New York City when its economic recovery was still fragile. Of course, there are more things to discuss other than economic reason. Will you be willing to pay 15 dollars extra to drive into the city? Will the congestion fee go effective one day? Or will it be a lower price? We will have to wait and see. #NewYorkCity #CongestionFee #Transportation #NYC
We Need to Know More about Who Benefits from Policies that Reduce Traffic Congestion
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Starting with a high fee ($15) can be a tough pill to swallow for drivers and generate unnecessary resistance. Here's how New York City could effectively implement congestion pricing: 1. Phased Approach:, a phased approach with a smaller initial fee is a good way to introduce congestion pricing. This allows drivers to adjust their habits and for the city to monitor the program's effectiveness. Data collected during this phase can then inform future price adjustments. 2. Transparency and Education: Public education is key. Clearly communicate the program's goals, the data collection process, and how revenue will be used (ideally for improving public transportation). This builds trust and helps people understand the long-term benefits. 3. Flexibility and Monitoring: Congestion pricing is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Continuously monitor traffic patterns and adjust pricing based on real-time data. This ensures the program remains effective and addresses unexpected issues. By implementing a well-communicated, data-driven approach with a gradual price increase, congestion pricing has a better chance of gaining public acceptance and achieving its goals.
Without #CongestionPricing, we can expect traffic in NYC to get even worse. "If you suspend congestion pricing, which means you deteriorate the subway, the worse the subway is and the more people will prefer to drive," RPA's Rachel Weinberger told Commercial Observer. “The elegance of congestion pricing is that it lets you make the subway better because it’s more competitive and drivers realize the fuller extent of their trip.”
Time for Some Traffic Problems in Manhattan
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It has been 15 years in the making, but Bus Rapid Transit service in the Capital Region is proving its worth and helping to "Elevate Albany." This recent article in the Albany Business Review illustrates the community value and how working and thinking regionally can provide big payoffs. #BRT #MobilitySolutions #MovingtheRegion #ElevateAlbany
Elevate Albany: Bus rapid transformation - Albany Business Review
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Congestion pricing was supposed to start today in New York City. It didn't after Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this month announced an indefinite pause. My latest article in The Wall Street Journal traces the rise and pause of congestion pricing — a tale that involves 17 years and around $700 million. The abrupt reversal, which some attribute to Hochul’s reluctance to impose a new fee in an election year, leaves metro New York grappling with a historic missed opportunity and fiscal mess. There is no relief in sight for the city’s traffic congestion, which is the worst in the world, according to data published last week. The epic collapse in New York shows how a fear of dramatic change can give the status quo stubborn power over those trying to solve some of America’s most intractable challenges. That leaves policymakers nibbling at the edges of deeply rooted problems, even after investing huge sums of money and political capital. Blown up in a New York minute were plans for around $15 billion of planned improvements to the city’s ailing mass-transit system, the largest transportation network in North America. The reversal cast aside around $700 million in meticulous prep work, including a $555-million contract to install tolling cameras—which are already up and ready to go—and $33 million for a customer-service center with 100 employees who have already been brought on, officials said. Planners invested thousands of hours, including going to London and Stockholm to research their congestion-pricing programs, according to people familiar with the travel. What was supposed to be a transformative moment when New York led the way and boldly tackled traffic congestion, air pollution and transit funding, has instead turned into a surprising loss for a broad coalition that includes major employers, real-estate developers and subway riders. Surprised by the reversal were Hochul’s own lieutenants, including Janno Lieber, a fierce champion of congestion pricing and the chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA—which carries around 5.5 million passengers each day in the New York metro area—now faces a $16.5 billion-financial hole from the loss of money from congestion pricing and federal matching funds. Just days after Hochul’s announcement, a beleaguered Lieber joined a conference call with advocates in which he said he was equally shocked and remained committed to the program, three people familiar with the exchange said. “This is devastating,” he said, according to a person on the call. Here's the latest from me and Joseph De Avila —>
17 Years, $700 Million Wasted: The Stunning Collapse of New York’s Traffic Moonshot
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📣 Breaking News - Congestion Charging in NYC Halted by Governor Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced the indefinite shelving of the congestion pricing plan, just weeks before its scheduled implementation on June 30. The plan, the first of its kind in the nation, would have seen drivers using E-ZPass paying up to $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The decision was made to avoid creating additional hurdles to the city's economic recovery. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some lawmakers and constituents expressing concerns about the proposed tolling system. The program's advocates, including economists and environmentalists, saw it as a solution to the financial challenges faced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city's traffic congestion issues. In light of this development, President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators, Matthew W. Daus, who is also the former Commissioner of the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, shared his insights and recommendations on the reversal in our upcoming Transit Unplugged podcast for next week. Stay tuned for a stimulating discussion on this topic and more, including the recent departure of Richard A. Davey, Jr. from the NYC MTA to Boston and considerations around crime and the National Guard on the NYC MTA. Join us every week for thought-provoking conversations on Transit Unplugged. #NYC #CongestionCharging #TransitUnplugged #MTA #GovernorHochul #NYTimes #Transportation #EconomicRecovery
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Current Status: The MTA board has approved a congestion pricing plan to reduce vehicles entering Manhattan by 17%. This plan aims to raise $1 billion annually and has faced opposition due to concerns about increased commuting costs and neighborhood traffic congestion. Problems: Commuters fear higher travel costs, while residents worry about elevated neighborhood traffic volumes. There's concern over potential negative impacts on certain areas due to diverted traffic. Improvement Plan & Expected Effects: The congestion pricing aims to fund vital transit projects, expecting a reduction in vehicles and improved air quality. The plan anticipates funding essential transit initiatives with approximately $15 billion generated from congestion pricing. #NewYorkCongestionTax #Plainfield #NJ
$15 Tolls Likely for Nation’s First Congestion Pricing Program
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Ever been stuck in a traffic jam on a 7+-lane highway and thought, "Geez they really need to add more lanes. This traffic is insane." Did you know that adding more lanes would not help at all? Studies show that as lanes are added, congestion is maintained. The cars that had been taking neighborhood roads begin opting for the freeway, assuming it'll be faster. "As Robert Caro writes in his Moses biography The Power Broker, “every time a new parkway was built, it quickly became jammed with traffic, but the load on the old parkways was not significantly relieved.” In 1962, economist Anthony Downs coined the "Law of Peak-Hour Expressway Congestion": “on urban commuter expressways, peak-hour traffic congestion rises to meet maximum capacity.” Link in comments. This concept is known as 'induced demand'. Add more lanes, get more traffic. I believe this concept applies to our work lives as well. I recently approached a teammate (Liz Bowers) for advice. Liz consistently produces work that drives impact. Her output is incredible. But I never witness telltale signs that she's overworking herself. I asked, "What about your approach do you think most contributes to your ability to produce without working crazy hours?" She said, "I don't ALLOW myself to work after hours. I don't allow myself the 'I'll finish this up tonight' safety net." The simplicity was jarring. She doesn't give herself extra lanes. Current work is contained and forced to be prioritized, and new work either on-ramps at a healthy rate/timeframe or is kept in its current lane. Meanwhile, my 'I'll wrap this up after the kids hit the bed' mentality permits me to lose focus during the day on the promise I'll get to it later. And over time, holding space for work outside of work hours leads to disappointment and jadedness that I only caused myself. It feels like my rate of climb up the ladder isn't aligned to the amount of my lifetime that I've reserved for work. But whose fault is that? Constructing new lanes - on freeways and in the timebox we dedicate to work - is EXPENSIVE. Now that we know that work will always expand to fit its container, but productivity rarely does, you gotta ask yourself - are you getting what you're paying for?
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