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River crossing lane reversals

The Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, Queens-Midtown Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and Lincoln Tunnel will increase lanes into Manhattan 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., and increase lanes out of Manhattan 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

HOV roads and river crossings

On weekdays from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. private vehicles with fewer than four people, including driver, will be prohibited from entering Manhattan at many crossings. Some other major roads will also be HOV-only.

Bridge with pedestrian and bicycle access
Park and ride
Car pool staging area
Reserved arterial

Key arterial roadways in Manhattan will be reserved for public safety vehicles and for priority transportation services, including medallion cabs, school buses, car services, Access-A-Ride vehicles, and commuter van services with NYDOT permits.

Restricted arterial

Fifth and Madison Avenues, previously reserved for emergency vehicles between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m., now have only one lane reserved for such vehicles. The other lanes are open to general traffic during these hours.

Taxi fare zone

Taxis, car services, and commuter vans will be permitted to pick up more than one passenger, using a zone fare system for maximum fares. Riders will be allowed to hail car services at bus stops with no bus service.

MAXIMUM FARES PER PERSON

Taxis and car services
$10 within one zone
$5 each additional zone

Commuter vans
$5 regardless of destination

To or from J.F.K. Airport
$30 to or from Manhattan
Zone charges to or from any other borough

To or from La Guardia Airport
$20 to or from Manhattan
Zone charges to or from any other borough

Each borough other than Manhattan counts as its own zone

The following rail services will not be disrupted:

Long Island Railroad
Metro North
New Jersey Transit
PATH
Amtrak