The proceeding tolling plan, the first of its kind in the nation, began on a Sunday in order to ease any glitches before Monday morning rush hour traffic. It seemed to be running smoothly as drivers got used to the new fee. Congestion pricing is finally here in New York City after decades of delays and fightbacks, including a failed last-ditch best effort by the State of New Jersey.
These are some of the world’s most traffic-choked streets, where cars crawl at less than 5 m.p.h. during Midtown rush hour. Transportation officials are hoping the new tolls will encourage more motorists to quit driving in favor of mass transit. Carlos Dallorso, 65, owns Spokesman Cycles, a bicycle sales and rental shop in Hunters Point.
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