New York

Discrepancies in Photos and Late Notices Lead to Dismissals of DOT Speeding Tickets

29

Jan

2025

Speed Cameras

Discrepancies in Photos and Late Notices Lead to Dismissals of DOT Speeding Tickets

In a recent investigation by News10NBC, discrepancies in photographic evidence and late notification of speeding tickets have led to the dismissal of numerous Department of Transportation (DOT) speeding tickets issued to drivers on I-490 in Rochester, New York. The investigation highlights concerns over the enforcement of speed limits in work zones and the accuracy of the ticketing process.

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Deadbeat Drivers Racked Up $5B in Unpaid MTA Tolls in 4 Years -- And Closing Booths to Go "Cashless" May Be to Blame

26

Jan

2025

Tolls

Deadbeat Drivers Racked Up $5B in Unpaid MTA Tolls in 4 Years -- And Closing Booths to Go "Cashless" May Be to Blame

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a staggering $5.1 billion in unpaid tolls and penalties accrued over the past four years, a situation exacerbated by the shift to cashless tolling systems. As the agency prepares to implement a new congestion pricing fee, concerns are raised regarding the potential for increased revenue losses and the effectiveness of current toll collection practices.

3 min read

Is the MTA Trolling Us All With Their Latest Attempt at Stopping Fare-Beating?

18

Jan

2025

Tolls

Is the MTA Trolling Us All With Their Latest Attempt at Stopping Fare-Beating?

The MTA's latest attempt to combat fare evasion - installing metal sheets with "spikes" on turnstiles - has quickly proven ineffective, highlighting a broader struggle with fare beating that cost the agency $800 million last year. This development represents another failed initiative in a series of unsuccessful attempts to address the growing problem without reverting to enforcement through arrests.

3 min read

The MTA Is Wasting Billions on NYC’s Congesting Pricing Plan

07

Jan

2025

Congesting Pricing

The MTA Is Wasting Billions on NYC’s Congesting Pricing Plan

The New York Post article by Mike Lawler critiques the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) implementation of a congestion pricing plan in New York City, arguing that it represents a significant financial mismanagement. The piece highlights the MTA's history of overspending and inefficiency, raising concerns over the sustainability of its financial practices and the impact on taxpayers and commuters.

4 min read