The Manhattan congestion pricing zone, also known as the Central Business District, includes all of Manhattan south of Central Park.
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Congestion pricing may cost drivers $15Congestion pricing could begin in Manhattan as soon as May 2024, and sources tell FOX 5 NY that it will cost drivers $15 to enter the Central Business District south of 60th Street.
There are already some exemptions laid out in existing law. Emergency vehicles and vehicles transporting people with disabilities will be exempt. Additionally, passenger cars and cabs will pay just once per day. A 25% discount will also be available for low-income drivers after the first 10 trips in one calendar month.
New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city's public transit system.
The Verrazano Bridge toll rate is one of the most expensive tolls in the US. The bridge is maintained by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) which also operates six other bridges and two tunnels in NYC.
How do I know if I've entered the congestion charge zone? The congestion charge zone is signposted as you enter with a white 'C' in a red circle. This will be displayed on signposts and on road markings.