If you find yourself driving your truck in or passing through the most bustling area of New York City’s business hub, be ready to fork out an extra charge if a strategy to alleviate traffic congestion and generate funds for public transportation gets the green light next year.
According to the congestion pricing proposal, large trucks will face a $36 fee to access the Manhattan region south of 60th Street, while smaller trucks will incur a $24 charge, and car drivers will pay $15.
The Traffic Mobility Review Board, a New York state entity tasked with advising the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on toll matters, is behind this program, which, if implemented, would mark the first of its kind in the United States. Similar initiatives are already operational in London and Stockholm.
The proposal also includes discounts for vehicles entering lower Manhattan between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Following a series of public hearings in February, the MTA is anticipated to vote on the proposed plan. The congestion pricing initiative aims to generate up to $1 billion to enhance the city’s public transportation system.
However, it’s worth noting that the State of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit in federal court against this plan.
