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.
Has NYC congestion pricing worked? MTA releases dramatic new traffic volume numbers
Quicker trips, fewer traffic jams, and shifts in commuting patterns are becoming more apparent. Here's what MTA officials are saying since congestion pricing has been implemented:
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.
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.
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. The plan is expected to route more vehicles through the South Bronx.
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.
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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 ...
New York City just introduced congestion pricing. Why some experts say it could work here
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to ...
Winter storm and arctic blast ground flights at NYC airports, slow traffic, public transportation
An arctic air mass settled over New York City and much of the country Sunday evening, bringing a deep freeze and the chance ...
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Small group of reckless drivers terrorizing city streets: report
A small group of reckless drivers are terrorizing the city’s streets, contributing to an increasingly dangerous environment ...
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with the goal of cutting down on traffic and raising money for mass transit. Drivers in New York City are paying more as the highly debated congestion pricing plan began Sunday. Starting on ...
Rochester considering traffic program implemented in Europe to improve pedestrian, motorist safety
Rochester’s Vision Zero initiative tackles traffic safety with programs like automated enforcement, safe speed zones, and ...