Congestion pricing backlash
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. would be charged $11.52. Trucks would pay $25. For-hire vehicles, like taxis, Uber, Lyft and Via, could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. All the money would go to repairing and maintaining the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system.
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. would be charged $11.52. Trucks would pay $25. For-hire vehicles, like taxis, Uber, Lyft and Via, could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. All the money would go to repairing and maintaining the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system.
Congestion pricing: benefits and goals
As angry as many New Yorkers are at the idea of congestion pricing, others admit that paying to drive into Manhattan may be a necessity to fix crumbling infrastructure. Although congestion pricing is not a new proposal, it is needed now more than ever, according to Bruce Schaller, who worked on the idea back during the Bloomberg administration.
As angry as many New Yorkers are at the idea of congestion pricing, others admit that paying to drive into Manhattan may be a necessity to fix crumbling infrastructure. Although congestion pricing is not a new proposal, it is needed now more than ever, according to Bruce Schaller, who worked on the idea back during the Bloomberg administration.
Congestion pricing: Queens reaction
Drivers Fox 5 spoke with in Queens said the proposed congestion pricing fee has them shaking their heads. Some are already looking for a Plan B. City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer admitted congestion is a problem but said he is hearing from Queens residents about the fee. Many told him the fee will be a hardship.
Drivers Fox 5 spoke with in Queens said the proposed congestion pricing fee has them shaking their heads. Some are already looking for a Plan B. City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer admitted congestion is a problem but said he is hearing from Queens residents about the fee. Many told him the fee will be a hardship.
Congestion pricing: plan overview
by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The pricing zone would cover Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trucks would pay $25 and for-hire vehicles could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. The money would go towards the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system. But members of the panel told Fox 5 they weren't allowed to seek guarantees the state won't use the new funds to withdraw state funding from the MTA, which the governor has done before.
by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The pricing zone would cover Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trucks would pay $25 and for-hire vehicles could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. The money would go towards the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system. But members of the panel told Fox 5 they weren't allowed to seek guarantees the state won't use the new funds to withdraw state funding from the MTA, which the governor has done before.
Congestion pricing plan
A traffic-management idea that seems to come around every few years but then dies off has yet again resurfaced: so-called congestion pricing in Manhattan. Fox 5 spoke to several drivers during rush hour in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. They all said that they oppose the very thought of congestion pricing. But they may have to get used it one day. The idea is included in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new budget proposal. The governor said his plan would not put tolls on the East River bridges.
A traffic-management idea that seems to come around every few years but then dies off has yet again resurfaced: so-called congestion pricing in Manhattan. Fox 5 spoke to several drivers during rush hour in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. They all said that they oppose the very thought of congestion pricing. But they may have to get used it one day. The idea is included in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new budget proposal. The governor said his plan would not put tolls on the East River bridges.
SkyFoxHD: Times Square fire
A fire that broke out in the parking garage in Times Square prompted the partial evacuation of an office building Monday evening. Firefighters responded to 1540 Broadway shortly after 4 p.m., the FDNY said. The 45-story tower houses several major companies, including Viacom, and retailers, including the Disney Store.
A fire that broke out in the parking garage in Times Square prompted the partial evacuation of an office building Monday evening. Firefighters responded to 1540 Broadway shortly after 4 p.m., the FDNY said. The 45-story tower houses several major companies, including Viacom, and retailers, including the Disney Store.
Car-free Prospect Park
Prospect Park in Brooklyn was created 150 years ago, obviously long before automobiles. Now with up to 10 million visitors a year and people outnumbering cars 3 to 1 in the morning hours, New York City has decided to announce that cars are out.
Prospect Park in Brooklyn was created 150 years ago, obviously long before automobiles. Now with up to 10 million visitors a year and people outnumbering cars 3 to 1 in the morning hours, New York City has decided to announce that cars are out.
Concern over bike lanes
Some residents of Douglaston, Queens, aren't holding back on how they feel about a recently installed bike lanes on Northern Boulevard and Douglaston Parkway. They are calling the lanes a "death trap," "kind of invisible," and "dangerous to bikers and drivers" because of a concrete barrier.
Some residents of Douglaston, Queens, aren't holding back on how they feel about a recently installed bike lanes on Northern Boulevard and Douglaston Parkway. They are calling the lanes a "death trap," "kind of invisible," and "dangerous to bikers and drivers" because of a concrete barrier.
Reckless cyclists
Cell phone video depicts a dangerous trend seen more and more on Long Island: Kids on bikes disrupting drivers by swerving into oncoming traffic. Officials said the trend started in New York City and moved to the suburbs over the summer. Part of the issue is that chasing the kids is dangerous so they end up getting away.
Cell phone video depicts a dangerous trend seen more and more on Long Island: Kids on bikes disrupting drivers by swerving into oncoming traffic. Officials said the trend started in New York City and moved to the suburbs over the summer. Part of the issue is that chasing the kids is dangerous so they end up getting away.
Tappan Zee Bridge closes
Another milestone is in the books as westbound traffic on the Tappan Zee Bridge was switched over to the new $4 billion Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Friday evening. Traffic backed up due to closures and detours but the situation is temporary. This will allow the crews to begin demolishing the old bridge while finishing the new one, which is expected to be done sometime in 2018.
Another milestone is in the books as westbound traffic on the Tappan Zee Bridge was switched over to the new $4 billion Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Friday evening. Traffic backed up due to closures and detours but the situation is temporary. This will allow the crews to begin demolishing the old bridge while finishing the new one, which is expected to be done sometime in 2018.
Blindly following GPS
Is it blind faith? Why do we follow our GPS even when we think it is wrong? A bicycle deliveryman found that out the hard way and ended up in the Lincoln Tunnel. Cops pulled him over and slapped with a summons.
Is it blind faith? Why do we follow our GPS even when we think it is wrong? A bicycle deliveryman found that out the hard way and ended up in the Lincoln Tunnel. Cops pulled him over and slapped with a summons.
Congestion pricing in Manhattan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has changed course and now believes that some form of charging motorists to enter Manhattan is called for. He said his plan will be different from the one then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg proposed a decade ago. While Cuomo didn't give specifics on the plan he is considering, one plan that has already gotten a lot of attention would put tolls on the East River crossings while lowering tolls on other outer-borough bridges, such as the Verrazano, and charging drivers who enter or exit Midtown Manhattan at 60th Street at peak times.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has changed course and now believes that some form of charging motorists to enter Manhattan is called for. He said his plan will be different from the one then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg proposed a decade ago. While Cuomo didn't give specifics on the plan he is considering, one plan that has already gotten a lot of attention would put tolls on the East River crossings while lowering tolls on other outer-borough bridges, such as the Verrazano, and charging drivers who enter or exit Midtown Manhattan at 60th Street at peak times.
Bicycling in New York City
With all the issues going on with the subway and of course the usual traffic and construction throughout the city, a lot of New Yorkers say riding your bike is now one of the best ways to get around. Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White said bicycling has grown 150 percent since 2006. New York now has about half a million bike trips every day. He held a press conference Monday with Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
With all the issues going on with the subway and of course the usual traffic and construction throughout the city, a lot of New Yorkers say riding your bike is now one of the best ways to get around. Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White said bicycling has grown 150 percent since 2006. New York now has about half a million bike trips every day. He held a press conference Monday with Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
'Bridgegate' mastermind avoids prison
David Wildstein, the statistician, was sentenced to three years probation and no jail time in federal court Wednesday for his role in orchestrating the scheme to close access lanes at the George Washington Bridge in September 2013 that brought down two former allies of Republican Gov. Chris Christie, including his former deputy chief of staff.
David Wildstein, the statistician, was sentenced to three years probation and no jail time in federal court Wednesday for his role in orchestrating the scheme to close access lanes at the George Washington Bridge in September 2013 that brought down two former allies of Republican Gov. Chris Christie, including his former deputy chief of staff.
NYC traffic is terrible and getting worse
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Experts: Vision Zero saves lives
Vision Zero, when you look out on the streets, can you see it? Tangible or not, some New Yorkers see a difference. Some don't. The quick answer: experts and city officials agree that no question, the city's streets are safer. DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said traffic fatalities on the street of the city have fallen 22 percent, bucking the national trend of increased traffic fatalities.
Vision Zero, when you look out on the streets, can you see it? Tangible or not, some New Yorkers see a difference. Some don't. The quick answer: experts and city officials agree that no question, the city's streets are safer. DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said traffic fatalities on the street of the city have fallen 22 percent, bucking the national trend of increased traffic fatalities.
Inside NYC's Traffic Management Center
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside New York City's Department of Transportation Traffic Management Center in Long Island City, Queens. The staff's job goes beyond keeping things moving. They're playing an increasing role in driver and pedestrian safety. DOT staff monitor cameras 24/7 at about 600 locations and can adjust signal timing with the click of a key. You might have noticed a change at some intersections. The white sign for pedestrians signals "walk" while the red light for vehicles remains "stop" instead of the usual white-walk, green-go combo. Safety is the reason crews have put it into their traffic signal phasing, DOT Deputy Commissioner Joshua Benson said.
Fox 5 News got an exclusive look inside New York City's Department of Transportation Traffic Management Center in Long Island City, Queens. The staff's job goes beyond keeping things moving. They're playing an increasing role in driver and pedestrian safety. DOT staff monitor cameras 24/7 at about 600 locations and can adjust signal timing with the click of a key. You might have noticed a change at some intersections. The white sign for pedestrians signals "walk" while the red light for vehicles remains "stop" instead of the usual white-walk, green-go combo. Safety is the reason crews have put it into their traffic signal phasing, DOT Deputy Commissioner Joshua Benson said.
Central Park traffic safety
On a beautiful, sunny day in New York, it can be hard to resist a bike ride, a jog, or a carriage tour through Central Park. The past few years, several bicycle-related incidents and even deaths have happened in Central Park. In response, the city's DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said her agency is taking action.
On a beautiful, sunny day in New York, it can be hard to resist a bike ride, a jog, or a carriage tour through Central Park. The past few years, several bicycle-related incidents and even deaths have happened in Central Park. In response, the city's DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said her agency is taking action.
Congestion pricing
Driving down Manhattan's busiest streets could soon cost you. The New York City Council is debating a plan to implement congestion pricing. This has been tried before, but one advocacy group said the city could impose it with or without Albany's approval. Move NY campaign director Alex Matthiessen proposed a $2.75 fee on cars entering Manhattan's central business district south of 60th Street. Trucks would pay a higher fee while all for-hire vehicles would pay a congestion surcharge based on travel within the zone.
Driving down Manhattan's busiest streets could soon cost you. The New York City Council is debating a plan to implement congestion pricing. This has been tried before, but one advocacy group said the city could impose it with or without Albany's approval. Move NY campaign director Alex Matthiessen proposed a $2.75 fee on cars entering Manhattan's central business district south of 60th Street. Trucks would pay a higher fee while all for-hire vehicles would pay a congestion surcharge based on travel within the zone.
NYC bike lanes
A lot of things get criticized in New York City and bike lanes are no exception. They do take up a lane and are a visible and easy target, but are they the root cause of the traffic woes plaguing the city? Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg literally bears witness to where the rubber meets the road. Evaluating bikes lanes with her team, she dissected the true cause of our modern traffic ordeal. News flash -- it is not bike lanes.
A lot of things get criticized in New York City and bike lanes are no exception. They do take up a lane and are a visible and easy target, but are they the root cause of the traffic woes plaguing the city? Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg literally bears witness to where the rubber meets the road. Evaluating bikes lanes with her team, she dissected the true cause of our modern traffic ordeal. News flash -- it is not bike lanes.