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 NYC
- Park & Ride Trip Planning – Now in Moovit, let us show you how it works!
- 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.
If you are commuting to or vising NYC from Connecticut & Lower Hudson Valley there are lots of great transit options:
Metro-North Railroad is the lifeline for travel from Connecticut and the Lower Hudson Valley into NYC. Metro-North provides service throughout New York and Connecticut on its Harlem, Hudson, New Haven and Pascack Valley Lines and takes you directly to Grand Central Station. NJ Transit operates MNR’s Port Jervis Line. Transfer at Secaucus for service to Penn Station-NY or at Hoboken for PATH services.
Many local transit agencies and shuttle provide service to Metro-North Railroad Stations:
- Bee-Line Bus provides service in Westchester county and provides connection to MNR.
- Hudson Rail Link is a weekday shuttle bus service that runs between the Spuyten Duvyil and Riverdale Metro-North stations and nearby communities from about 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
- Hudsonlink provides travel between Rockland and Westchester counties and connection to MNR.
- Dutchess County Transit has 3 routes that are coordinated with MNR’s schedule – Route G in Beacon, New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie Raillinks.
- Leprechaun Lines Newburgh – Beacon Shuttle Service runs weekdays Monday to Friday. Shuttles run from Newburgh to Beacon Metro North Station.
- The Ridgefield-Katonah Shuttle is a weekday rush-hour bus service operated by HARTransit between the Katonah Metro-North station and several park and ride lots in the South Salem and Ridgefield areas. Buses are timed to connect at Katonah with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central.
- The Mahopac-Croton Falls Shuttle is a weekday rush-hour bus service operated by Putnam Transit between the Croton Falls Metro-North station, Mahopac, and Lake Mahopac. There is no service on Saturday or Sunday. Buses are timed to connect with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central.
- The Danbury-Brewster Shuttle is a weekday bus service operated by HARTransit between the Brewster Metro-North station and several park and ride lots in the Danbury area. There is no service on Saturday or Sunday. Buses are timed to connect at Brewster with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central. The bus does not directly serve the Danbury Metro-North station.
- The New Fairfield-Southeast Shuttle is a weekday rush-hour bus service operated by HARTransit between the Southeast Metro-North station and several park and ride lots in the New Fairfield area. There is no service on Saturday or Sunday. Buses are timed to connect at Southeast with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central.
- The Greenwich Central Loop Commuter Weekday Shuttle is operated by Norwalk Transit District and serves the Greenwich Metro-North Station.
Additionally, Many private bus carriers offer long or short distance trips directly to Port Authority Station and additional stops in NYC, including Trailways, Bonanza, Peter Pan. Coach ,Megabus, and Greyhound.
Once you get to Manhattan, just hop on MTA subway or bus which operates around the clock.
Park and Ride Trip Planning is now available in Moovit!
We know that public transit is not always in walking distance. In order to help commuters and visitors access public transit and opt to drive their cars less we have added Park and Ride Data to Moovit.
Which parking lot data did we include? We used the Park and Ride data available from 511NY and have only included parking lots with the following criteria: Free or Meter Parking, No permits required and close to a bus or train station.
How to plan a trip with park and ride? Simply enter where you want to go in the Directions tab in the Moovit App. If a park and ride trip plan is available you will see a section called ” Drive, Park & Ride” below below the “Suggested Routes” section. We will show you 1 Park & Ride trip plan option, but feel free to click on “View more Routes” to see more Park & Ride trip plans. Then simply click on your chosen trip plan and Go!
You can also see the parking lots on the map on Moovit’s Stations tab.
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