Is congestion pricing working? Manhattan traffic speeds mostly improving, MTA says
Is NYC's congestion pricing working to improve traffic in Manhattan? Here's a look at the MTA data for the first three weeks.
Congestion Pricing makes getting into Manhattan faster, if pricier: new data
Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
MTA calls congestion pricing ‘transformative' on commutes. Here's the impact so far
MTA officials say they’ve seen a mountain of early data to back up what many drivers have noticed: much less traffic in the three-plus weeks since congestion pricing began.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The analysis did not include changes to travel speeds on the George Washington Bridge or Cross-Bronx Expressway. The environmental assessment published by the MTA before the tolls launch expected traffic in those areas to increase slightly as drivers tried to circumvent the congestion pricing fees.
MTA touts congestion pricing success on traffic — but no revenue or air quality data yet
I’m very happy to say what we studied, what we expected and what we planned for is what seems to be happening,” the MTA’s Juliette Michaelson said Wednesday.
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.
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.
MTA stats: 30,000 fewer vehicles daily in congestion pricing zone compared to average January weekday
Trip times fell by 15% in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, and by 30% on the Queensboro, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, ...
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Congestion pricing report card: Less traffic, safer streets, cash for transit
Overall, more than half of all vehicles entering the congestion zone are passenger cars (57%), with an additional third being ...
Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing
The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.
Manhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll
The morning commute into Manhattan is getting shorter for most people, with travel times down on most major crossings after ...
MTA rejects $500K in NJ ads trolling NYC’s congestion pricing as war over tolls rages on
They tried trolling over congestion tolling. New Jersey tried to buy $500,000 worth of digital anti-congestion pricing ads ...
NYC’s congestion pricing means more traffic—and pollution—in the South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district—but not all areas are reaping the benefits.
Upper Manhattan leaders awaiting state approval to implement residential parking permit proposal
City leaders are appealing to state legislators to allow local districts to implement residential parking permits.
Congestion toll critic Marc Molinaro in line to become Trump’s US transit chief could spell trouble for the MTA
Trump is considering appointing Marc Molinaro to run the federal agency that oversees public transit – a move that could ...