Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds

Congestion pricing impacts: Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds
The MTA released new numbers on Friday showing that despite some perceptions, the controversial tolling program has made a big impact on the number of vehicles in Manhattan.
Manhattan Shows Huge Reduction in Car Crashes After Instituting Congestion Pricing
Beep Beep The wins just keep coming for the city that never sleeps after Manhattan initiated its congestion toll on cars early this month. Now, the latest data is showing a massive decrease in crash related injuries.
Manhattan Traffic Clears, Speeds Up in Congestion Pricing Zone
Early data from the new congestion pricing project in Manhattan is showing increased vehicle speeds, a boon for bus riders and transit users, and an indication fees to enter the zone below 60th Street are having an impact.
MTA: Manhattan traffic dropped 7.5% in first week of congestion pricing
New York City’s congestion pricing program appears to have reduced the number of cars entering the city's central business district by 7.5%. But experts warn against drawing conclusions too quickly.
Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
After just a few weeks online, congestion pricing appears to be working just as the MTA planned. Recent data from the agency shows fewer vehicles entering the central business district since the plan has been activated.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing: MTA
Traffic in Midtown and lower Manhattan was down nearly 8% after the first full week of congestion tolling, according to preliminary traffic data released Monday by the MTA.
MTA says nearly 27K fewer cars in congestion zone per weekday
Just weeks after activating the first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program, the MTA says nearly 27K less vehicles entered Manhattan's Central Business District last week.
Lawmakers ask President Donald Trump to stop congestion pricing
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the environmental assessment approved last year by President Joe Biden's Federal Highway ...
Murphy wants data showing impact of Manhattan congestion pricing on tunnel revenue
Gov. Phil Murphy has said any drop in tunnel revenue for Port Authority due to congestion pricing should not come at the ...
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New York’s Congestion Pricing Could Worsen Traffic in Poor Neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district, aiming to reduce traffic and improve air quality.
How congestion pricing opponents plan to stop the Manhattan toll
Opponents haven't identified a quick way to end congestion pricing. Supporters and transportation experts are confident the ...
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Commuters get new way to dodge congestion pricing: $95 helicopter rides
The new congestion pricing toll has made driving into Midtown more expensive, and motorists heading into the city face other ...
New Jersey governor asks Trump to 'reexamine' nation's first congestion pricing plan
The plan, which launched on Jan. 5, newly charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak ...
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What 'Congestion Pricing' Means For Drivers And Their Wallets
Congestion pricing is a practice that charges drivers a fee to enter congested areas during peak hours, and it's already ...
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Congestion pricing raises concern among restaurant owners
In addition to the post-holiday lull, restaurant owners are facing what could prove to be another deterrent: congestion ...