MTA touts fewer cars, improved travel times as a result of NYC congestion pricing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With NYC congestion pricing in place, traffic might actually be improving, according to the MTA. This week, the agency unveiled a new batch of congestion pricing data that shows fewer cars and improved travel times on some of New York City’s highest-trafficked roads.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street during the first several days they were in effect, compared to a similar period last year.
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