Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Congestion Pricing

Congestion is a major problem in Manhattan — but the City Council's proposed cap on Uber and Lyft and other app-based taxi companies won't fix it, our expert says.

KOMANOFF: Not So Fast — New Uber/Lyft Rules Will Speed Traffic Less Than City Thinks

By Charles Komanoff | Jun 13, 2019 | 6 Comments

Our taxicab Tennyson, our deadline Dylan, Charles Komanoff predicts that the mayor's Uber/Lyft plan won't really solve the congestion problem. There's math involved, so you might want to open that calculator app.

Cyclists must ride right next to heavy traffic at 6th Avenue and 35th Street, where today bike advocates demanded the city think about expanding the bike network ahead of congestion pricing. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Even Before Congestion Pricing, City Must Expand Bike Network: Advocates

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 6, 2019 | 19 Comments

"We want a piece of the action in the form of space on the streets for a much better bike network," said Bike New York’s Jon Orcutt.

With the congestion charge, more people are traveling to central London by bus, and fewer by car. Photo: Dun.can/Twitter

London’s Experience With Congestion Pricing: It’s Working!

By Bobby Cuza | May 31, 2019 | 43 Comments

London’s experience may provide some useful guideposts. But it also lays bare some of the challenges facing New York.

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez rallied at City Hall Tuesday to call on Gov. Cuomo to exempt yellow taxis from congestion pricing fees. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Experts: Exempting Yellow Taxis From Congestion Pricing Won’t Help Cabbies

By Julianne Cuba | May 22, 2019 | 32 Comments

“The proposed solution does not match the problem,” said one expert.

State Sen. Jessica Ramos. Photo Konstantin Sergeyev for TransAlt

Meet State Senator Jessica Ramos — Fighting for Safety and Against de Blasio’s E-Bike Crackdown

By Jessie Singer/Transportation Alternatives | May 13, 2019 | 10 Comments

A new State Senator weighs in on e-bikes, car culture and improving transit. After all, this is "New York fucking City," she says.

The Henry Hudson Bridge connects Riverdale with Upper Manhattan. Photo: Photo courtesy of MTA Bridges and Tunnels Special Archive

RIVERDALE REBATE! Bronx Drivers Get Free Ride Over Henry Hudson Bridge In Congestion Pricing Carveout

By David Meyer | Apr 17, 2019 | 18 Comments

Crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge will be free for Bronx drivers, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz announced.

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