NYC's Congestion Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide
Start Date and Exemptions
Starting June 30, 2024, vehicles entering Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone (local streets and avenues at or below 60th Street) will face a daily toll. However, several exemptions exist, including: * Emergency vehicles * Taxis and for-hire vehicles * Residents of the Congestion Relief Zone * Vehicles with diplomatic license plates * Buses * Motorcycles * Bicycles
Map of Congestion Relief Zone
Background and Significance
Congestion pricing aims to reduce traffic and pollution in Manhattan, a densely populated area with chronic congestion. This historic program is the first comprehensive congestion-pricing system implemented in a major U.S. city. It is expected to significantly impact urban planning and transportation in New York and serve as a model for other cities grappling with similar issues.
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