Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It's Hitting Revenue Goals.New York's congestion pricing plan generated $48.6 million in its first month, exceeding expectations and aiming to fund transit system repairs.
MTA's Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller SaysThe MTA faces severe financial challenges needing $75 billion for capital projects, worsened by a funding gap from halted congestion pricing.
MTA boss 'thrilled' Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial schemeGov. Hochul is proposing a lower congestion toll for Midtown to fund MTA's capital program, navigating political concerns ahead of elections.
Will congestion pricing deliver promised NYC transit improvements or fall short? Take our poll! | amNewYorkCongestion pricing is expected to significantly improve NYC public transit services with dedicated funding.
Exclusive | Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll - with city workers exempt - but will wait until after election: sourcesHochul is reevaluating the Manhattan congestion toll, considering lower rates and exemptions for government workers, aiming for political strategy post-elections.
Has NY Governor Kathy Hochul Killed Congestion Pricing For Good?Congestion pricing in Manhattan put on hold indefinitely by Governor Kathy Hochul, impacting MTA's budget and projects.
Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It's Hitting Revenue Goals.New York's congestion pricing plan generated $48.6 million in its first month, exceeding expectations and aiming to fund transit system repairs.
MTA's Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller SaysThe MTA faces severe financial challenges needing $75 billion for capital projects, worsened by a funding gap from halted congestion pricing.
MTA boss 'thrilled' Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial schemeGov. Hochul is proposing a lower congestion toll for Midtown to fund MTA's capital program, navigating political concerns ahead of elections.
Will congestion pricing deliver promised NYC transit improvements or fall short? Take our poll! | amNewYorkCongestion pricing is expected to significantly improve NYC public transit services with dedicated funding.
Exclusive | Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll - with city workers exempt - but will wait until after election: sourcesHochul is reevaluating the Manhattan congestion toll, considering lower rates and exemptions for government workers, aiming for political strategy post-elections.
Has NY Governor Kathy Hochul Killed Congestion Pricing For Good?Congestion pricing in Manhattan put on hold indefinitely by Governor Kathy Hochul, impacting MTA's budget and projects.
In 2024 the German state of Bavaria allocated 50 million in funding for 508 low and zero emission busesBavaria invested over €50 million for 508 climate buses in 2024, exceeding its annual goal and promoting zero-emission transportation.
Lurie has no real plan to fund Muni or avoid service cuts - 48 hillsMayor Lurie lacks a concrete plan to keep Muni solvent, risking potential service cuts.
Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now?The federal government provided significant relief funds of $69.5 billion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, crucial for rescuing public transit and saving jobs.
Letters: Funding transitTrump's policies may lead to economic regression, echoing isolationist ideologies of the past.
Lurie has no real plan to fund Muni or avoid service cuts - 48 hillsMayor Lurie lacks a concrete plan to keep Muni solvent, risking potential service cuts.
Federal Spending Rescued Mass Transit During Covid. What Happens Now?The federal government provided significant relief funds of $69.5 billion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, crucial for rescuing public transit and saving jobs.
Letters: Funding transitTrump's policies may lead to economic regression, echoing isolationist ideologies of the past.
What a Federal Funding Freeze Would Actually Mean for Sustainable Transportation - Streetsblog USATrump's funding freeze raises concerns for sustainable transportation advocates about future impacts and clarity.Transportation agencies might not be receiving legally entitled funding amid federal uncertainty.
Trump's policy to encourage more Americans to have childrenThe Trump administration aims to boost US fertility rates by funding transport projects in family-friendly areas.
'A Big Deal': Buttigieg's Final Grants Give Hundreds of Millions To Sustainable Transportation - Streetsblog USAThe Biden administration is committing substantial funding to sustainable transportation projects before leaving office.
L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projectsLos Angeles officials seek $3.2 billion from Trump for 2028 Olympic transportation projects, emphasizing its national importance and potential challenges.
What a Federal Funding Freeze Would Actually Mean for Sustainable Transportation - Streetsblog USATrump's funding freeze raises concerns for sustainable transportation advocates about future impacts and clarity.Transportation agencies might not be receiving legally entitled funding amid federal uncertainty.
Trump's policy to encourage more Americans to have childrenThe Trump administration aims to boost US fertility rates by funding transport projects in family-friendly areas.
'A Big Deal': Buttigieg's Final Grants Give Hundreds of Millions To Sustainable Transportation - Streetsblog USAThe Biden administration is committing substantial funding to sustainable transportation projects before leaving office.
L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projectsLos Angeles officials seek $3.2 billion from Trump for 2028 Olympic transportation projects, emphasizing its national importance and potential challenges.
Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation DollarsThe U.S. Department of Transportation may withhold funding from cities that don't comply with immigration enforcement, reviving previous legal disputes.
Electric car owners don't pay gas tax. Concerned cities facing deficits for road care want that changedFlorida cities face declining gas tax revenues as electric vehicles proliferate, prompting calls for alternative transportation funding mechanisms.
E.V. Owners Don't Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.Electric vehicle owners in Vermont will face a new $178 annual registration fee, more than traditional vehicle owners.
Electric car owners don't pay gas tax. Concerned cities facing deficits for road care want that changedFlorida cities face declining gas tax revenues as electric vehicles proliferate, prompting calls for alternative transportation funding mechanisms.
E.V. Owners Don't Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.Electric vehicle owners in Vermont will face a new $178 annual registration fee, more than traditional vehicle owners.
AM Rajkumar introduces 'Ghostbuster Act' to eradicate untraceable ghost cars from NYC streets - QNSThe Ghostbuster Act aims to tackle ghost cars, enhancing law enforcement's ability to remove vehicles with counterfeit plates and reduce crime.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issuesOregon lawmakers are addressing the state's spending, transportation, and housing issues this legislative session.
New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York CityLawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.
AM Rajkumar introduces 'Ghostbuster Act' to eradicate untraceable ghost cars from NYC streets - QNSThe Ghostbuster Act aims to tackle ghost cars, enhancing law enforcement's ability to remove vehicles with counterfeit plates and reduce crime.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issuesOregon lawmakers are addressing the state's spending, transportation, and housing issues this legislative session.
New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York CityLawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.
NYC Deserved Bigger Say in Congestion Pricing, Mayor Adams SaysMayor Adams advocates for more local control over Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which he believes should have involved the City Council.
State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: 'Shortchanged'Long Island is receiving only 7.8% of New York's transport budget, a significant drop impacting local infrastructure funding.
NYC Deserved Bigger Say in Congestion Pricing, Mayor Adams SaysMayor Adams advocates for more local control over Manhattan's congestion pricing program, which he believes should have involved the City Council.
State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: 'Shortchanged'Long Island is receiving only 7.8% of New York's transport budget, a significant drop impacting local infrastructure funding.
Exclusive | Powerful NYC teachers union boss flunks Gov. Kathy Hochul, Dems over 'tone-deaf' congestion tollThe congestion toll is criticized as unfair to working class New Yorkers, with calls for Democrats to reconsider their support for it.
Highway to Hell: Fed Infrastructure Funding, Even Under Biden, Has Been Terrible for the Environment - Streetsblog USAThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law predominantly funded car infrastructure rather than climate-friendly transit projects, undermining its intended environmental benefits.
CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog CaliforniaThe California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.
Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America Streetsblog USAThe $66 billion funding for passenger rail is exciting but slow to implement due to federal oversight challenges.
Crediting voters, Miami-Dade mayor backs off transit funds cut. Restores $16M in budgetMiami-Dade County is prioritizing transit expansion with an additional $16 million allocated in the 2025 budget.
Hochul's new plan: congestion pricing for thee, but not for meNew York's congestion pricing initiative aims to raise revenue rather than reduce traffic congestion, disproportionately impacting private sector workers.
Transit agency faces $15B funding gap after NYC congestion pricing reversalNew York Governor paused congestion pricing plan due to significant opposition and political considerations.
Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul urged to create a 100-day plan to address $16.5 billion MTA shortfall after canceling congestion pricing launch.
Hochul Pushes for Congestion Pricing Delay in Last-Minute ReversalGov. Kathy Hochul is considering delaying Manhattan congestion pricing plan to boost CBD recovery, despite its environmental benefits.
What Happens Now That Congestion Pricing Has Been HaltedGov. Kathy Hochul paused New York's congestion pricing plan, impacting transit system funding and infrastructure projects.
Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul's power play echoes infamous rulers in history, needing legislative intervention for transit funding.
Hochul's new plan: congestion pricing for thee, but not for meNew York's congestion pricing initiative aims to raise revenue rather than reduce traffic congestion, disproportionately impacting private sector workers.
Transit agency faces $15B funding gap after NYC congestion pricing reversalNew York Governor paused congestion pricing plan due to significant opposition and political considerations.
Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul urged to create a 100-day plan to address $16.5 billion MTA shortfall after canceling congestion pricing launch.
Hochul Pushes for Congestion Pricing Delay in Last-Minute ReversalGov. Kathy Hochul is considering delaying Manhattan congestion pricing plan to boost CBD recovery, despite its environmental benefits.
What Happens Now That Congestion Pricing Has Been HaltedGov. Kathy Hochul paused New York's congestion pricing plan, impacting transit system funding and infrastructure projects.
Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout - Streetsblog New York CityGov. Hochul's power play echoes infamous rulers in history, needing legislative intervention for transit funding.
The T is paying consultants up to $610 per hour - to figure out how to save moneyState hiring expensive consultants to address transportation budget issues.
Active Transportation Program Cut Because Administration Wants to Prioritize Highways - Streetsblog CaliforniaThe Active Transportation Program is facing a funding cut of $600 million, impacting its climate, energy, and equity efficiency.
Funding freeze for I-35 expansion denied in heated CAMPO vote - Austin MonitorAn attempt to halt I-35 expansion for air quality assessment was defeated, despite Austin and Travis County concerns. Construction on 8-mile stretch starts this year.
Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension municipal madness'A call to reconsider the BART extension project in San Jose due to increased costs, delays, and potential obsolescence.
Borenstein: $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension plan should be scrutinized. Here's how.Elected officials are facing a decision on whether to evaluate or blindly proceed with the South Bay BART extension despite doubling costs and delays.Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority requires more funding for the project, potentially impacting other transportation initiatives.
Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension municipal madness'A call to reconsider the BART extension project in San Jose due to increased costs, delays, and potential obsolescence.
Borenstein: $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension plan should be scrutinized. Here's how.Elected officials are facing a decision on whether to evaluate or blindly proceed with the South Bay BART extension despite doubling costs and delays.Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority requires more funding for the project, potentially impacting other transportation initiatives.
STREET VIEW: Paying for the PavementPortland's 10-cent gas tax, crucial for transportation funding, faces anxiety in renewal despite broad endorsements.
Should Communities That Suppress Housing Lose Their Road Funding? - Streetsblog USATying transportation funding to policy outcomes has historical precedent.New proposals suggest linking transportation funding to housing goals to address shortages.