Drivers in New York City will soon face a $15 toll to enter the heart of Manhattan, marking the first such congestion pricing toll in the United States aimed at reducing traffic and pollution. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved the congestion pricing plan, set to start in June. The plan, largely unchanged from earlier proposals, will not include exemptions for various commuter groups despite their requests.
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$15 traffic toll in Manhattan is approved, a first in US

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New York City's pioneering congestion pricing plan, approved to start in June, imposes a $15 toll to enter Manhattan, aiming to cut traffic, pollution, and fund subway improvements.

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