Posted 3/27/2024, 6:57:00 PM
New York City makes history as first American city to charge congestion toll with $15 fee to enter Manhattan
- New York City approved a $15 congestion toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, to take effect in June
- Tolls are higher for larger vehicles and lower at night; expected to raise $1 billion per year for public transit
- Aims to reduce traffic congestion, speed up buses and emergency vehicles, cut pollution
- First US city to have downtown congestion pricing; approved by state in 2019 but stalled by pandemic
- Supporters say it will push more people to use public transportation and improve subway system
