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.
Traffic into NYC drops 7.5% in first week of new congestion toll
NEW YORK (AP) — A new toll on drivers entering the core of Manhattan brought modest but measurable traffic reductions to New York City’s heavily-gridlocked streets in its first week of operation, according to preliminary data released Monday by the state’s transit authority.
NYC traffic reduces after New York introduces congestion charge
It's been ten days since the much talked about congestion pricing plan officially went into effect in NYC, charging drivers $9 during peak hours when entering the central business district area of Manhattan—now known as the Congestion Relief Zone, and we already have some data to analyze the impact of the new scheme.
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.
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,
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NYC congestion pricing turns upper Manhattan nabes into parking ‘war zone’ — as drivers take up spots to avoid toll
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The climate benefits of NYC’s hard-won congestion pricing plan
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Man pushed onto NYC train tracks thanks first responders: ‘I am full of gratitude'
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NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Surviving 2025 is the key test
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