New York City’s congestion pricing program is offering one of the first real-world tests of a policy long discussed across the transportation field. Early data and outcomes are providing valuable insights into how congestion pricing can reduce traffic and generate revenue for transit investments. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that provided an overview of New York City's congestion pricing program, including how it was developed, modeled, and implemented. This webinar highlighted impacts on vehicle traffic in and around the congestion relief zone and how program revenues are supporting mass transit capital projects. Presenters discussed the modeling tools and key variables used to forecast outcomes and compare projections with real-world results more than a year after implementation.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Economics, Finance and Investment Strategy.
The slides are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Data, impacts, and lessons learned – Adam Schmidt, Citizens Budget Commission
• Modeling congestion pricing – Charles Komanoff, independent policy analyst
• Role of stakeholder engagement in congestion pricing – Lisa Daglian, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Question and answer session moderated by Rimon Rafiah, Economikr

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify key variables and data sources needed to develop and apply congestion pricing models
• Analyze the structure, revenue mechanisms, and traffic impacts of the New York City congestion pricing program
• Assess external factors that influenced the successful adoption and implementation of congestion pricing

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.