congestion surcharge Flashcards
what are the 4 key targets set by oneNYC
OneNYC 2050’s initiative 26 aims to reduce congestion and emissions in New York City with four key targets:
managing vehicle demand,
developing electric charging infrastructure,
reducing the city’s fleet emissions, and
incentivizing emission reduction in commercial and fleet vehicles.
what is NYC
New York City is among the most congested places in the U.S., with workers in Queens and Manhattan facing significant challenges due to congestion.
how much money will the surcharge produce
The city plans to reduce congestion through a congestion surcharge, which is expected to raise approximately $1 billion annually for transit system upgrades and maintenance.
what was NYC the first to do
New York City became the first U.S. city to enact congestion pricing in 2019.
when will it be implemented and what times
Congestion pricing will be implemented in late 2023, with extra charges for drivers during peak hours to enter Manhattan’s Central Business District (CBD), which sees a significant volume of daily traffic.
what will the surcharge be based on
The congestion surcharge will vary based on vehicle type, entry times, and frequency, with exemptions for certain vehicles like those for people with disabilities and emergency services.
what can people living on under 60,000 d0
Residents with an annual income under $60,000 living within the district can receive a state tax credit equal to their toll payments.
what will the revenue be used for
The revenue from congestion pricing will be used to fund infrastructure upgrades, particularly for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), which oversees railroads and subway systems in need of extensive repairs and maintenance.
what are the markers of success
fewer accidents
increased productivity and revenue for businesses
less harmful pollutant emissions from idling vehicles
reduced travel times for buses which are primarily used by people on low incomes who do not own cars and live far away from the subway.
where else have congestion surchnages being used and have been a success
londan, Singapore, paris
