Boston Exploring Controversial 'Congestion Pricing' as Transit Funding Option

Boston Mayor Wu won’t drop congestion pricing idea, looks to New York for inspiration

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city plans to keep exploring congestion pricing and is deploying her team to New York “in a couple of weeks” to learn more about how the contentious tax on drivers has cut traffic in Manhattan.

Boston exploring congestion pricing to cut down on traffic, following NYC’s lead - Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - The City of Boston is exploring congestion pricing to cut down on traffic, and generate revenue that would potentially be put back

Boston exploring controversial 'congestion pricing' as transit funding option

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said her team has been in contact with New York City officials to learn about their congestion pricing system, which charges drivers during peak hours to fund public transportation improvements.

Mayor says Boston has been in touch with NYC about congestion pricing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told the MBTA Advisory Board on Tuesday that her team has "been in touch a little bit" with New York City to understand its congestion...

Boston has been in touch with NYC about congestion pricing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu informed the MBTA Advisory Board that her administration has consulted with New York City officials regarding their congestion pricing system while discussing local efforts to expand free bus services.

Boston to study congestion pricing in NYC

Boston to study congestion pricing in NYC Zachary Whalen Thu, 10/22/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Recent studies reveal that congestion pricing has had positive impacts on New York City's traffic and air quality. Boston may be the next city to adopt congestion pricing. Mayor Michelle Wu is sending a delegation to New York City to examine its system as part of her climate action plan, Veronica Haynes writes for WCVB. WCVB rep…