On Thursday, we announced a series of 8 public webinars on the Congestion Relief Zone tolling program (Central Business District Tolling Program). The 60-minute webinars start on December 2 and will educate members of the public on the how the Congestion Relief Zone toll works, discounts and exemptions, and where to find more resources. One of the webinars will focus on the Low Income Discount Plan and one will focus on the Individual Disability Exemption Plan.

The webinar schedule and registration links are as follows and are linked here:

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 3 PM – 4 PM (Focused on the Individual Disability Exemption Plan)
• Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4 PM – 5 PM
• Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2 PM – 3 PM (Focused on the Low Income Discount Plan)
• Friday, Dec. 6 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6 PM – 7 PM
• Thursday, Dec. 12 from 11 AM – 12 PM
• Monday, Dec. 16 from 6 PM – 7 PM
• Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Starting January 5, 2025, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan—local streets and avenues at or below 60 St—will be charged a toll. The program will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and fund better public transit.

The MTA is hosting eight public webinars in December where people can learn about Congestion Relief Zone tolling. Webinars will explain why New York needs congestion pricing, how the Congestion Relief Zone works, what the toll rates are, who is entitled to discounts and exemptions, and other things people need to know before tolling begins on Sunday, January 5. The sessions will feature a brief presentation, followed by Q&A.

Learn more about the sessions and register to attend here.

The toll amount will depend on the type of vehicle, time of day, whether any crossing credits apply, and the method of payment. For example, passenger vehicles with E-ZPass will be charged $9 in the peak period or $2.25 overnight, once daily. Discounts or exemptions may apply to your trip – visit mta.info/discounts for more details.

E-ZPass is the best way to pay the toll. Drivers will be able to pay with their existing E-ZPass transponder and account. If you already have an E-ZPass account, make sure it is up to date with your current license plate number, to ensure you are charged the E-ZPass toll rate and receive any peak period crossing credits.

For more information, visit congestionreliefzone.mta.info.

As always, you can visit congestionreliefzone.mta.info to learn more and sign up for our Congestion Relief Zone newsletter for updates.