Shawdesh desk:

Hudson Valley officials are “elated” regarding news of a new program that should save residents money as the start date for a massive new toll nears.

Congestion Pricing is set to begin on June 30. Most drivers will be charged to drive past 60th Street in New York City.

Congestion Price Toll In New York For Cars, SUVS, Motorcycles, Trucks, Buses, and More

Hudson Valley officials have been working to get some relief for Hudson Valley residents and it appears they have been successful.

I’ll explain more, but regardless, if you drive into New York City, past 60th Street, this is how much you will be charged.

Official Congestion Price Toll In New York Revealed

The toll amount will depend on the type of vehicle, time of day and more. Find out how much you will be charged:

Passenger and small commercial vehicles

Peak: $15

The peak period toll rate will apply from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

Passenger and small commercial vehicles

Off Peak: $3.75

Off-Peak Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends.

Motorcycles

Off Peak: $1.75

Off-Peak Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends.

Motorcycles

Peak: $7.50

The peak period toll rate will apply from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

Taxi

Passengers will be charged a per-trip toll. For taxis, green cabs, and black cars, the toll will be $1.25 per trip.

For-hire vehicles

Passengers will be charged a per-trip toll. App-based for-hire vehicles will be $2.50 per trip.

Trucks

Peak: $24 or $36, depending on size.

The peak period toll rate will apply from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

Trucks

Off Peak: $6 or $9, depending on size.

Off-Peak Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends.

Buses

Peak: $24 or $36, depending on size.

The peak period toll rate will apply from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends

Buses

Off Peak: $6 or $9, depending on size.

Off-Peak Hours: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on weekends.

Pilot Program For Orange, Rockland Counties

On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a pilot program that aims to enhance the reach of MTA Metro-North Railroad to Orange and Rockland Counties.

“Many residents from Orange and Rockland Counties commute to New York City for their jobs and leisure, and we are finding alternative ways for commuters to get to the city without the added costs and traffic,” Governor Hochul said.

“It is so exciting to see economic development priorities coming to fruition,” Assemblymember Dana Levenberg said. “The expanded ferry service will enable so many travelers.”

Officials didn’t announce weekend ferry service from Newburgh to Beacon or parking discounts in Beacon, New Hamburg, or Poughkeepsie.

But weekday ferry service will be decreased.

Massive Savings For Hudson Valley Residents

Newburgh-Beacon Ferry

• Current Monthly Fare: $14.50
• New Fare: $1.00
• Discount: 93.1%

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Newburgh Beacon Bus

• Current Monthly Fare: $10.00
• New Fare: $1.00
• Discount: 90%

Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

• Current Monthly Fare: $43.75
• New Fare: $13.75
• Discount: 78.9%

These are the most and least expensive toll roads in the U.S.

These are the most and least expensive toll roads in the U.S.

According to data compiled by Uproad, these are the highways across the country that charge the most and least to drive as of 2023.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

#5 Least Expensive

Golding Street Extension crossing The Newell Toll Bridge in West Virginia, with a toll of 75 cents.

#4 Least Expensive

Virginia state Route 195 is the second cheapest toll road in the nation at 70 cents.

#3 Least Expensive

State Highway 68 approaching the Memorial Bridge in West Virginia, where it’ll cost 50 cents to cross.

#2 Least Expensive

Goldenrod Road Extension (State Highway 551) in Florida, where the highway toll is 50 cents.

#1 Least Expensive toll road in the U.S.

Westover Hills Boulevard crossing the Boulevard Bridge in Virginia is the cheapest toll road in the nation set at 35 cents.

#5 Costliest

The Fort Bend Parkway in Texas is the 5th most expensive highway to travel, costing the average car 51 cents per mile.

#4 Costliest

The Ohio Turnpike (James W. Shocknessy Highway) is the 4th most expensive U.S. highway to travel at $20.50.

#3 Costliest

Florida’s Turnpike (Ronald Reagan Turnpike) will cost $26.45 per standard vehicle to travel, making it the 3rd costliest toll road in the nation.

#2 Costliest

New York State Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway (NY Route 431) comes in as the 2nd costliest highway in the U.S. with tolls for standard vehicles around $28.05.

#1 Costliest toll road in the U.S.

Coming in as the number one most expensive highway in the United States is The Pennsylvania Turnpike, which costs the average vehicle $112.91 to travel end-to-end.

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11 Worst Places To Live In New York State

WalletHub looked at the worst small cities to live in. Below are the 11 places in New York deemed the worst to live in.

# 11 Irondequoit

Irondequoit

Total Score: 54.77

Affordability: 188

Economic Health: 1,279

Education Health: 555

Quality Of Life: 1,266

Safety: 725

#10 Shirley

Shirley

Total Score: 54.82

Affordability: 465

Economic Health: 1,138

Education Health: 301

Quality Of Life: 1,209

Safety: 851

# 9 Uniondale

Uniondale

Total Score: 54,39

Affordability: 1,163

Economic Health: 1,121

Education Health: 168

Quality Of Life: 970

Safety: 313

#8 Watertown

Watertown

Total Score: 54.46

Affordability: 928

Economic Health: 1140

Education Health: 587

Quality Of Life: 269

Safety: 1,072

# 7 Binghamton

Binghamton

Total Score: 54.33

Affordability: 967

Economic Health: 695

Education Health: 642

Quality Of Life: 349

Safety: 1,1189

# 6 Bay Shore

Bay Shore

Total Score: 54.13

Affordability: 822

Economic Health: 1,135

Education Health: 349

Quality Of Life: 586

Safety: 851

# 5 Newburgh

Newburgh

Total Score: 54.2

Affordability: 1,268

Economic Health: 762

Education Health: 646

Quality Of Life: 146

Safety: 1,079

#4 Elmira

Elmira

Total Score: 53.66

Affordability: 810

Economic Health: 1069

Education Health: 889

Quality Of Life: 503

Safety: 999

# 3 Hempstead

Hempstead

Total Score: 52.22

Affordability: 1,250

Economic Health: 1,015

Education Health: 274

Quality Of Life: 1,017

Safety: 313

# 2 Coram

Coram

Total Score: 50.74

Affordability: 1,178

Economic Health: 1,058

Education Health: 244

Quality Of Life: 1,304

Safety: 851

#1 Spring Valley

Spring Valley

Total Score: 49.35

Affordability: 1,319

Economic Health: 699

Education Health: 519

Quality Of Life: 1,042

Safety: 181

The 10 Best Counties To Live In New York State

Is your hometown’s county considered by Niche one of the best in New York State?

#10 Dutchess County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade: A

Population: 296,012

#9 Rockland County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade:A

Population: 336,485

#8 Erie County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade: B+

Population: 948,715

#7 Onondaga County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade A-

Population: 474,621

#6 Saratoga County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade: A

Population: 235,010

#5 Monroe County

Overall Niche Grade: A

Public Schools Grade: A-

Population: 757,332

#4 Albany County

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Public Schools Grade:A-

Population: 314,679

Google

#3 Tompkins County

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Public Schools Grade: A

Population: 105,638

Google

#2 Westchester County

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Public Schools Grade: A+

Population: 999,723

Google

#1 Nassau County

Overall Niche Grade: A+

Public Schools Grade: A+

Population: 1,391,678

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