NYC congestion pricing webinars postponed after start date indefinitely delayed
NEW YORK -- The MTA's congestion pricing webinars that were scheduled to start Wednesday have been postponed until further notice, according to a message on the site.
It comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul is indefinitely delaying the start date for the new tolls in Manhattan, due to concerns about the economic impact to Midtown.
The MTA's online information sessions were supposed to begin Wednesday, June 5 at 11 a.m., followed by five other dates.
- Wednesday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday, June 6 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, June 10 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 18 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The MTA said the webinars would explain how the tolls work, share information on possible discounts, and help answer some frequently asked questions.
Participants had to register online here, and could submit questions ahead of time.
NYC congestion pricing map & how it works
The MTA says congestion pricing will reduce traffic and improve air quality in Manhattan, while raising money for much needed mass transit improvements. The plan was scheduled to start at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, but has since been postponed indefinitely.
Most drivers will be charged $15 to enter Manhattan's "Congestion Relief Zone" at or below 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Motorcycles will be charged less, but trucks and buses will have to pay more.
Exemptions have been made for certain emergency and government vehicles, school and commuter buses, as well as low-income drivers and those who have medical conditions that prevent them from using mass transit. Learn more about the exemptions here.
Drivers will be able to use their E-ZPass or pay by mail, which is about 50% more expensive. Sign up for E-ZPass here.