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MTA, elected officials unveil signs at Manhattan's congestion price zone

The MTA says congestion pricing is a first in the nation approach to reduce car traffic in one of the world’s most heavily gridlocked areas.

News 12 Staff

Jan 4, 2025, 9:38 PM

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority and elected officials gathered Saturday to unveil signs at the entrance to Manhattan's congestion relief zone a day before congestion pricing takes effect.

Transportation advocates and other supporters of reducing gridlock and pollution joined MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber at the unveiling.

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The MTA says congestion pricing is a first in the nation approach to reduce car traffic in one of the world’s most heavily gridlocked areas.

E-ZPass users will pay a $9 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during the peak hours and $2.25 overnight.

Motorists who do not use E-ZPass will pay higher tolls.

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