How will Congestion pricing affect FDNY/ NYPD members working in lower Manhattan

[baileyjeff]

Is the MTA going to charge FDNY apparatus and NYPD to travel south of 60 Street.

 

[Skyler Fire]

Is the MTA going to charge FDNY apparatus and NYPD to travel south of 60 Street.

They don’t even have ezpass

 

[Darrell]

They don’t even have ezpass

I'm not even gonna ask why.

 

[68jk09]

New York City’s $15 fee to enter Lower Manhattan will raise $3.4B, three times what’s needed, report says

An analysis by U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer found that NYC's congestion pricing plan will raise $3.4 billion annually, three time more than it needs.

www.nj.com

 

[Darrell]

Welp, looks like Congestion Pricing isn't stopping.

Heres the prices,

• Cars: $15 during the day/$3.75 at night
• Motorcycles: $7.50/$1.75
• Small trucks: $24/$6
• Large trucks: $36/$9
• Taxis: $1.25 surcharge per ride
• For-hire vehicles: $2.50 surcharge per ride
• Tour buses: $36
• Charter buses: $24

People coming through the Tunnels get a credit,

• Cars: $5 credit
• Motorcycles: $2.50
• Small trucks: $12
• Large trucks: $20

Sadly, First Responders and other Goveroment Employees aren't exempt, but the list of Exemptions include, Yellow School Busses owned and operated by the DOE. Commuter Vans lisenced by the TLC. Buses providing scheduled commuter service to the public, including long-distance lines like Megabus and Greyhound and regional lines like the Hampton Jitney. Half of NYC Goveroment Vehicles, dubbed "specialized government vehicles" that are needed to work in the Central Business District. And some drivers who earn less then 50k.

 

[baileyjeff]

Welp, looks like Congestion Pricing isn't stopping.

Heres the prices,

• Cars: $15 during the day/$3.75 at night
• Motorcycles: $7.50/$1.75
• Small trucks: $24/$6
• Large trucks: $36/$9
• Taxis: $1.25 surcharge per ride
• For-hire vehicles: $2.50 surcharge per ride
• Tour buses: $36
• Charter buses: $24

People coming through the Tunnels get a credit,

• Cars: $5 credit
• Motorcycles: $2.50
• Small trucks: $12
• Large trucks: $20

Sadly, First Responders and other Goveroment Employees aren't exempt, but the list of Exemptions include, Yellow School Busses owned and operated by the DOE. Commuter Vans lisenced by the TLC. Buses providing scheduled commuter service to the public, including long-distance lines like Megabus and Greyhound and regional lines like the Hampton Jitney. Half of NYC Goveroment Vehicles, dubbed "specialized government vehicles" that are needed to work in the Central Business District. And some drivers who earn less then 50k.

So the first day of congestion pricing I can see a lot of EMS, PD and Firefighters calling out.

 

[Darrell]

So the first day of congestion pricing I can see a lot of EMS, PD and Firefighters calling out.

MTA pushed the date, it's starting in June

 

[GeoC]

Curious how the job will handle the flood of CD-30’s that are sure to come.

 

[Darrell]

MTA pushed the date, it's starting in June

Going to add, the MTA didn't push it because they wanted to. They pushed it because there being sued by so many people who also agree congestion pricing is a bunch of BS.

 

[68jk09]

Democrats nix plan that would have spared nurses, other workers from NYC congestion toll

State Assembly Democrats shot down a plan Tuesday that would’ve spared city workers, nurses and first responders from a hefty congestion toll to get to work in the Big Apple. Doctors and patients s…

nypost.com

 

[MagicMan17]

Not only is this a crime to members working in Manhattan south of 60th, but also members LIVING in Manhattan south of 60th. There's plenty of members including myself born, raised, and still live in lower Manhattan... Seems like politicians and the MTA forgot that real NYers still call this area home. Now it feels like we're basically being trapped. I work in Brooklyn now and plan to work in the outer-boros throughout my career. Still figuring out the details and logistics on how to mitigate the impacts.