congestion pricing

American  

[kuhn-jes-chuhn prahys-ing] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən ˈpraɪs ɪŋ /

noun

1. a policy of reducing excessive traffic by charging motorists a fee to drive a private vehicle into a city center or on busy roads, especially during rush hour.

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Example Sentences

The congestion pricing plan also aimed to combat air pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Economists love using prices to solve societal problems, from congestion pricing and toll lanes to cap-and-trade for carbon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Opponents of congestion pricing say they're not done fighting.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

These changes would make it possible for congestion pricing to keep its promises—cleaner air, faster ambulances and fire trucks, a functioning bus network—even after the sticker shock wears off.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2024

Elkind suggests that the city implement congestion pricing, in which road access is priced at key times to discourage excess surplus trips on busy roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024