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congestion pricing

American

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

noun

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.

Example Sentences

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The organization that administers the toll, the MTA, sued Duffy's department in February 2025, saying the push to kill congestion pricing was unlawful.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The Transportation Department, which sought to kill the congestion pricing program, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

And finally, New York City has at last implemented its congestion pricing.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

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

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

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

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