Congestion Pricing is back in NYC

Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates

Congestion pricing came back from the dead in New York City, and it's CUTA conference time. Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute, where we cover the biggest stories in the transit industry.

After being put on hold last summer, New York's congestion pricing just got the green light from the governor. The new $9 toll for the most gridlocked part of Manhattan will go into effect on January 5th. Congestion pricing has been successful in crowded cities like Singapore, London, and Stockholm, and proponents believe it will help New York City eliminate traffic, reduce pollution, and bring necessary revenue to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Source: NY MTA

Canada's largest transit events take place this week in Toronto. The Canadian Urban Transit Association's annual conference, along with the one day Canadian Transit Show, run through Thursday. Source: CUTA

And leading the way for innovation in transit, the Jacksonville Transit Authority Board, in partnership with the Florida Public Transportation Association, approved a shortlist for statewide procurement for autonomous transit vehicles. Source: JTA

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