Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds

Congestion pricing impacts: Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds
The nation’s first congestion pricing toll closed out its third week in Manhattan on Friday. Has it been successful? Depends on who gets asked. Some drivers have said they’ve felt a considerable impact on their commutes,
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MTA mum on congestion pricing revenue
Systemwide, the MTA anticipated a 1% increase in transit ridership with congestion pricing, but day-to-day fluctuations make it hard to pinpoint the impact, said Michaelson.
Is congestion pricing working? What MTA report tells us about Manhattan toll’s first week
Traffic entering Manhattan below 60th Street dropped by 7.5% in the first week after the start of a controversial $9 toll on driving in that area.
Fewer cars entered NYC during first two weeks of congestion pricing: MTA
In its second week, Manhattan’s new congestion pricing toll reduced weekday traffic by an average of 4.6%, according to MTA data. In the first two weeks after congestion pricing rolled out on Jan. 5,
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.
Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
After just a few weeks online, congestion pricing appears to be working just as the MTA planned. Recent data from the agency shows fewer vehicles entering the central business district since the plan has been activated.
New Yorkers fume over revelation MTA lost $5.1B on unpaid tolls, violations as honest drivers slapped with congestion pricing
This news is taking a toll on honest New Yorkers. Outrage mounted in the Big Apple Monday after the revelation the MTA lost ...
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Congestion Pricing Update: Fewer Than 500K Vehicles A Day Are Entering the Central Business District
Who are you going to believe — the MTA's new daily updated data or, to paraphrase Chico Marx, your own truth-tellin' eyes?
Crackdown underway for drivers trying to avoid congestion pricing toll
The MTA on Tuesday says a "sting operation" has begun on the Brooklyn side of the Battery Tunnel, with officers stopping cars ...
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MTA touts success of first week of NYC congestion pricing plan — but do their numbers back up claims?
The MTA on Monday touted the first week of the controversial state-imposed congestion pricing plan in Midtown Manhattan ...
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MTA head takes shot at Murphy while revealing congestion pricing data
The head of MTA is taking a shot at New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy who continues to fight the Manhattan congestion pricing ...
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New Jersey Governor Murphy expands legal battle against NYC congestion pricing plan
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state has filed updated legal claims in its ongoing lawsuit against ...
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Congestion pricing 1st-week data shows 7.5% fewer vehicles in zone and faster travel, MTA says
The MTA said 7.5% fewer vehicles entered the zone below 60th Street during the first week in which drivers had to pay the congestion pricing toll.
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 ...