Congestion Pricing Has Eased NYC Traffic. Not Everyone Is Happy.
The introduction of a $9 congestion fee has resulted in faster speeds on some of the city’s famously snarled streets and fewer commuters on the bridges and tunnels. “The traffic is absolutely less, even during rush hour,
MTA shares initial impacts of congestion pricing: Here are the changes in traffic
With the first full week of congestion pricing in the books, the MTA shared data showing the initial impacts of the controversial plan. And the agency claims it is working. According to their new numbers,
Less Traffic, Faster Buses: Congestion Pricing’s First Week
Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.
MTA touts success of first week of NYC congestion pricing plan — but do their numbers back up claims?
One week into congestion pricing, MTA officials say the results are promising — but can the state-run transit agency show the proof?
NYC traffic is improving with the congestion pricing fee
Overall travel times are 30-40% faster on inbound river crossings into Manhattan, which has the most congested traffic in the United States.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic in New York City has fallen since a congestion charge scheme for vehicles came into effect on 5 January, transport officials say. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said 273,000 fewer cars entered the central business district from Monday to Friday,
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
Traffic in Manhattan's central business district fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered the borough's central business district after the first congestion pricing fee in the U.S. took effect on Jan.
NYC's new congestion pricing program is working, MTA says
Preliminary data from the first week of New York City's highly debated congestion pricing program shows the country's first plan of its kind is working, officials said.
MTA credits steep drop in NYC traffic on introduction of congestion pricing
New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority says preliminary data shows the introduction of congestion pricing has led to a sharp cut in traffic in the first few days.
US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill
The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according ...
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Think you owe a congestion pricing fine? Scammers may be behind it
As New York City's congestion pricing program takes effect, scammers are using phishing schemes to exploit drivers, posing as ...
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The climate benefits of NYC’s hard-won congestion pricing plan
After months — and, for some, years — of anticipation, congestion pricing is live in New York City. The controversial ...
Shake Shack offers limited-time $9 ‘NYC Congestion Pricing Combo' in tri-state
For a limited time, Shake Shack is offering a $9 "NYC Congestion Pricing Combo" at select NY, NJ, CT locations ...
Manhattan traffic plummets thanks to ‘congestion pricing,’ with 43,000 fewer cars a day than usual
The new program, known as congestion pricing, launched January 5th with the goal of raising billions of dollars in revenue.
Hochul Tries to Sell the Suburbs on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc ...
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Congestion pricing causing new battle to park among drivers in residential neighborhoods
Since the plan went into effect a little over a week ago, drivers have become desperate to find ways to park above 60th ...
New Jersey mayor floats 'reverse congestion pricing' toll in response to NYC's controversial toll
A New Jersey mayor is proposing reverse congestion pricing toll after New York City recently implemented its controversial ...