Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds

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.
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,
Manhattan Traffic Clears, Speeds Up in Congestion Pricing Zone
Early data from the new congestion pricing project in Manhattan is showing increased vehicle speeds, a boon for bus riders and transit users, and an indication fees to enter the zone below 60th Street are having an impact.
Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
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.
Manhattan Shows Huge Reduction in Car Crashes After Instituting Congestion Pricing
Beep Beep The wins just keep coming for the city that never sleeps after Manhattan initiated its congestion toll on cars early this month. Now, the latest data is showing a massive decrease in crash related injuries.
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.
MTA: Manhattan traffic dropped 7.5% in first week of congestion pricing
New York City’s congestion pricing program appears to have reduced the number of cars entering the city's central business district by 7.5%. But experts warn against drawing conclusions too quickly.
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.
Congestion Pricing Results Are Mixed but Some Commutes Improve
Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending ...
Lawmakers ask President Donald Trump to stop congestion pricing
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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?
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Plans for new ‘Interborough Express’ Brooklyn-to-Queens train back on track as congestion pricing rolls on
As congestion pricing chugs along, another big MTA project stands to move forward with financial support from the 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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Gridlock Guy: Could congestion pricing work in Atlanta?
New York City implemented congestion pricing at the beginning of this month. The toll covers the Central Business District in Manhattan - areas from 60th street and to the south. Passenger and small ...
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Byrne Asks Trump to End Congestion Tax
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has taken a strong stand against the recently implemented congestion pricing tax in New ...