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.
Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
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.
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.
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 new Manhattan tolls are here to stay.
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 expense of NJ projects.
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.
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 ...
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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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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
N.J. isn’t in love with the new $9 toll to enter Lower Manhattan, poll shows
It found that a majority of New Jersey voters polled, 57%, oppose New York City’s new congestion pricing toll, which charges $9 to vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The poll showed 21% ...
NJ Gov. Murphy worried Hochul’s $9 congestion toll will cut Port Authority’s revenue — if drivers stay off roads
Call ‘em the Poor Authority. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is worried the new $9 congestion toll to enter Midtown Manhattan will actually reduce traffic — and revenue — at Hudson River bridge and tunnel ...
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N.J. governor urges Trump administration to revisit NYC's congestion pricing approval
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appeals to the Trump administration to reconsider NYC's congestion pricing, arguing it burdens ...