Congestion pricing

With the MTA’s finances in dire straits, according to a new report, the controversial congestion pricing plan may be coming back into the picture sooner than expected — and Gov. Kathy Hochul appears near-ready to lift the pause she implemented.

A new report from the State Comptroller found that MTA is in big trouble if the agency does not get the money expected from congestion pricing. On Wednesday, Gov. Hochul said an announcement regarding a lower congestion pricing will come before the end of this year. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

A New York judge has denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a new congestion fee for drivers into Manhattan. Judge Arthur Engoron made the decision in a Manhattan court after hearing about two hours of arguments in a case brought by transportation and environmental advocates that support the fee. The groups, including...

The MTA shared what it plans to do with its new budget plan — which, if approved, would be the largest in history despite the agency’s turmoil over money with congestion pricing on pause. The budget includes new subway trains, hundreds of new buses and an interborough express plan to connect Brooklyn and Queens. But what is noticeably absent from...

Congestion pricing may be on pause for now, but some lawmakers are pushing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap it entirely after she revealed in an interview that there is a new plan for the controversial program that could take effect by the end of 2024.

Congestion pricing is on pause for now, but on Long Island, some fed up politicians are now pushing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap it altogether. NBC New York’s Carolyn Manno reports.

New York’s public transit system will stop work on a planned subway line expansion and retreat from other maintenance and improvement projects because of a $16.5 billion shortfall caused by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to halt a plan to fund the projects through “congestion” tolls imposed on Manhattan drivers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board took a formal vote Wednesday...

We’re learning more about the MTA’s next move after Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a pause on the congestion pricing plan. Leaders held their first board meeting Wednesday, voting to not fight the move for now, and accept that multi-billion dollar budget gap. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

After a shocking reversal by Gov. Hochul on congestion pricing, some New Yorkers celebrate the decision while others still think the governor’s move was precipitated. Andrew Siff reports.

The fight over congestion pricing heated up on Wednesday, as NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and a team of lawyers announced a legal strategy to overrule Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “pause” — and get congestion pricing implemented as planned. Could the court battle work? NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

The fight over congestion pricing could be flaring up, with supporters of the toll now considering taking the delay to court.

Governor Hochul pauses the MTA plans for congestion pricing, and riders share their perspectives as the MTA figures out a new plan. Andrew Siff has more on the story. 

The MTA’s next steps after the $15 billion funding stream for the cash-strapped agency was suddenly put in limbo. News 4 New York’s Tracie Strahan reports

The MTA detailed its next steps after a new $15 billion funding stream for the perennially cash-strapped agency was suddenly put in limbo. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber spoke for the first time on Monday since Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the brakes on congestion pricing. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports. 

The New York City transit chief said the agency must shrink its planned subway improvements following the nixed $15 congestion toll

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing growing pressure over the decision to pause the MTA’s congestion pricing plan and concern for how transportation projects will get funding. News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.

Riders rallied Sunday with a clear message to Gov. Kathy Hochul: “don’t defund our transit.” News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.