Hi Mooviters,
NYC Congestion pricing is here and Moovit is here to help you navigate this big change. Whether you are new to public transit, a public transit junky, commuter, weekend traveler or visitor – let Moovit help you travel in and around NYC.
Let us guide you through:
- NYC Congestion Pricing – what is it?
- Public Transit Options to the Congestion Zone by Borough
- Moovit Best Practices for an Easy Commute
- How else is Moovit getting ready for NYC Congestion Pricing?
What is NYC Congestion Pricing?
Congestion Pricing, which is set to start January 5th 2025, will charge drivers a fee for entering Manhattan’s most congested areas, A.K.A the Congestion relief zone. This includes local streets from 60th and below. Private cars entering the zone during peak hours will be charged $9, and taxis will add a surcharge for every trip into the zone. For a complete breakdown of tolls and exemptions, please check MTA’s website. The projected impact is at least 80,000 fewer vehicles entering the zone EVERY DAY!
Less cars means less congestion, and cleaner air.
For anyone looking to travel into the Congestion Zone from the 5 boroughs, there are great transit options for you! Here is a helpful break down for you:
Public Transit Options to the Congestion Zone by Borough
Manhattan
Private car use is already at an extreme low among Manhattanites. But if you need a refresher, nearly every subway line serves your area with the shortest walking distances from home to station in the USA. For those north of 60th Street, hoping on the Subway is the best way to ride into the congestion zone.
There are also dozens of local bus routes connecting different parts of the borough.
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Brooklyn & Staten Island
Commuters traveling from Brooklyn and Staten Island to Manhattan have a number of public transit options: subway, buses and ferries (who doesn’t want to ride a boat to work?)
Dozens of subway lines can take you into Manhattan. Standard fare for subway and local bus rides is $2.90.
You can also hop on an MTA express bus from Brooklyn, including routes BM1, BM2, BM3 and BM4, or from Staten Island, including routes SIM1, SIM2, and SIM5. The fare is $7.00
NYC Ferry connects Brooklyn to Manhattan via the water. You can take the East River route from DUMBO and South Williamsburg to Wall St.Pier 11 and E. 34th St in Manhattan. One-way fares cost $4.50.
The Staten Island Ferry is the life line for Staten Island commuters. The ferry is free and operates between the St. George Ferry Terminal and the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan. It runs every day of the year with trips every 15 to 20 minutes during rush hours.
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Bronx
Subway lines 1,2,4,5,6, B and D service the Bronx with dozens of stations across the borough. Standard fare for subway and local bus rides is $2.90.
MTA buses service areas of the Bronx that do not have nearby subway service.
11 MTA express bus routes bring Bronx commuters into Manhattan, including BxM1, BxM8 and BxM11. The fare is $7.00.
The Metro-North railroad as 12 stations in the western part of the Bronx that take commuters to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. A one-way trip between stations within the five boroughs costs $7 during peak hours and $5 during off-peak hours.
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Queens
A double-digit number of subway lines (the A, E, F, G, J/Z, M, N, R, W and the Rockaway Park Shuttle) serve Queens, with more than 80 stations stretched across those lines — though those lines mostly terminate before the most eastern parts of Queens.
MTA buses serve all parts of Queens, including locations that do not have subway service. The fare for subways and regular buses is $2.90.
Commuters in some areas of Queens — including several that do not have subway service — can also take express buses that will drive them into Manhattan. Those buses cost $7 per ride.
The Long Island Rail Road has 22 stations in Queens, including in some neighborhoods not served by subways. A one-way trip between stations in the five boroughs costs $7 during peak hours and $5 during off-peak hours.
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Moovit Best Practices for an Easy Commute
- Use Moovit’s trip planner to check for the best routes to NYC for you. Check based on your desired departure time or arrival time.
- Already know your route, use Moovit’s line view to check schedules, service times and stops.
- Once you are ready to ride, use Moovit for real time arrival updates and to check for any service alerts or disruptions.
How is Moovit getting ready for NYC Congestion Pricing?
- Real-Time Updates – Missing your bus is something we want to avoid. We are working around the clock to improve our real time predictions, so you can travel care free.
- Fare Data Refinement – Sometimes the choice between driving and transit is all about cost. We are reviewing our fare data to guarantee we are showing you correct fare information so you can make the choice that fits your budget.
Have more ideas of how we can help? Please contact us through our feedback form in the Moovit App.
You ride, we guide,
The USA Moovit Team