Congestion pricing in New York City starts when drivers enter the Congestion Relief Zone, which is the area of Manhattan south of 60th Street. Specifically, drivers are charged when they enter this zone via the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queensboro, or Williamsburg Bridges, or the Holland, Hugh L. Carey, Lincoln, or Queens-Midtown tunnels. Drivers coming from the Bronx or Upper Manhattan are charged once they reach 60th Street
. The congestion pricing program officially began on January 5, 2025
. The toll applies to most motor vehicles entering this central business district area to reduce traffic congestion and fund public transit improvements
. The tolling period runs all day, and toll rates vary by time of day, vehicle type, and payment method, with peak hours typically from 5 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 9 PM on weekends
. In summary, congestion pricing starts at the boundary of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan, south of 60th Street, and is triggered when vehicles cross into this zone via specified bridges, tunnels, or streets. The program has been active since January 5, 2025
