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On January 5, Governor Hochul’s congestion pricing plan went into effect, prompting all vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan (local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street) to be charged $9 during peak periods with an E-Z Pass.
Peak period toll rates are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. The toll for passenger and small commercial vehicles paying with a valid E-ZPass is $9 during peak and $2.25 during the overnight period, when there is less congestion. Without an E-ZPass, vehicles will be charged $13.50 by mail. It is important that drivers’ E-ZPasses are updated with accurate payment and vehicle information. Vehicles are charged only once per day.
Congestion pricing will raise $15B for Metro North and other MTA capital projects, including for improvements to track capacity and substations, accessibility projections, station improvements, and other structural improvements and upgrades. More about the capital improvements that will be made can be found here.
Discount plans are available for low-income families and households and exemptions are available for individuals with disabilities and organizations transporting individuals with disabilities. Individuals can apply for the Low-Income Discount Plan or the Individual Disability Exemption Plan, regardless of where they live. For more information about eligibility and applications, visit mta.info/discounts.
My office is available to assist in any way. If you need any assistance setting up your E-Z Pass or if you need any assistance, please contact my Director of Constituent Services and Community Affairs, Christine Fils-Aime, at faime@nysenate.gov or call 914-934-5250 and press 1.
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