The money raised from tolls will be used for essential repairs to New York City’s subways and buses. Without the upgrades, ...

The landmark initiative, which began on Sunday, is designed to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and raise funds for much-needed public transit upgrades.

the man who designed the map of the New York City subway system, has died aged 87. In the 1970s his firm, Michael Hertz Associates, was hired by city transport officials to redesign the old map.