MTA to begin congestion pricing in NYC

MTA fires back at New Jersey leaders for congestion pricing pushback
The MTA fired back at New Jersey leaders Thursday for continuing to try to stop congestion pricing from going into effect.
MTA to begin congestion pricing in NYC on Sunday, despite New Jersey's pushback
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it will begin congestion pricing tolling on Sunday despite New Jersey officials claiming that a U.S. district judge's ruling disallows the plan.
Congestion pricing ruling in New Jersey will not delay start date, MTA CEO says
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Update your E-ZPass before congestion pricing starts, MTA warns: Here’s why
The MTA is reminding drivers to update their E-ZPass accounts before congestion pricing starts this weekend. The toll goes into effect on Jan. 5. Drivers entering Manhattan at and below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll once a day between the hours of 5 a.
MTA moving ahead with congestion pricing on Jan. 5 despite NJ’s legal efforts
Unless NJ Gov. Phil Murphy can convince a judge to bolster a recent ruling, NY plans to begin congestion tolling.
Clarification of NYC congestion pricing ruling from N.J. federal judge expected later this week
After reviewing Federal Judge Leo Gordon's ruling to stop New York City congestion pricing, the MTA says it plans on putting the tolling plan into effect on Sunday. However, attorneys representing New Jersey are saying Monday's opinion is actually a victory for the Garden State.
New Jersey makes another legal challenge to stop NYC congestion pricing at 11th hour
The legal battle over New York’s congestion pricing is not over yet, thanks to neighboring New Jersey. Federal Judge Leo Gordon has set a Friday 3 p.m. hearing in Newark — just 33 hours before congestion pricing is presently scheduled to begin — to consider a Temporary Restraining Order filed by the state of New Jersey.
MTA moves ahead with congestion pricing in NYC after judge asks for more details
A federal judge in New Jersey issued a 72-page ruling on congestion pricing on Monday. The State of New Jersey and others had filed suit in April to stop congestion pricing. All sides are still reviewing the documents,
New Jersey asks judge to block congestion pricing in Manhattan before it starts Sunday
Gov. Phil Murphy’s attorney claims a judge’s ruling this week effectively rescinded key federal approvals for the tolling program.
MTA says congestion pricing will start Sunday; NJ claims judge's ruling puts brakes on plan
The MTA said it will start congestion pricing tolling early Sunday, while New Jersey claims a federal judge's ruling puts the brakes on the controversial plan. While Judge Leo Gordon largely sided with the MTA and the Federal Highway Administration,

MTA cleaner stabbed in subway station in Bronx

Audit: MTA hasn't maintained tunnel flood doors, taken other extreme weather precautions
The audit by the state comptroller found that several flood doors on the Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey tunnels had broken gasket seals, which could cause them to leak if they were deployed.
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Holden and Common Sense Caucus urge MTA to address legal challenges before tolls begin Jan. 5
Queens Council Members Robert Holden, Joann Ariola, and Vickie Paladino have called on the MTA to pause congestion pricing ...
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NY comptroller audit criticizes MTA’s extreme weather preparedness, calls for improvements
The audit accuses the MTA of having gaps in its preparations for extreme weather, with particular concerns about maintenance ...
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Audit Finds MTA Lags on Procurement Consolidation Promised in 2019 Transformation Plan
The MTA, which spends over $7 billion annually on procurement ranging from construction contracts to office supplies, was ...
Horndog MTA workers engaged in on-the-clock hanky-panky, cozied up in car while working the rails: inspector general
The supervisor regularly "assigned the Trackworker to flag for him'' and she provided "flagging protection for his nightly ...
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R line service disruptions set for January, shuttle buses to replace late-night service, MTA says
Free shuttle buses will make all R line stops between 36th St and 95th St.” The MTA will operate free shuttle buses to ...
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Your MTA Transit Schedule For New Year's Eve And Day
The MTA is encouraging travellers to plan ahead and use public transport to enjoy a safe and efficient New Year’s celebration ...