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Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a day
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.
New York City congestion toll sees 43,000 fewer cars per day in Manhattan. Would a similar charge help Toronto traffic?
New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan means many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. The toll is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in the city and raise money to fix its ailing public transit infrastructure. (AP Video: David R. Martin / Jan. 6, 2025)
Manhattan traffic plummets thanks to ‘congestion pricing,’ with 43,000 fewer cars a day than usual
The new program, known as congestion pricing, launched January 5th with the goal of raising billions of dollars in revenue.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing, MTA says
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. “It has been a very good week here in New York,
MTA report says congestion pricing has reduced traffic in New York City
The MTA released a report Monday showing traffic heading into New York City was down a week after the new congestion pricing plan went into effect.
43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on, MTA says
The launch of congestion pricing led to some 43,000 fewer drivers on average entering Manhattan below 60th Street each weekday last week than would be typical for that time of January, according to data released by the MTA on Monday.
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
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New Jersey asks judge to block congestion pricing in Manhattan before it starts Sunday
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Driving into Manhattan? That’ll cost you, as new congestion toll starts Sunday
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NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Zone Sees 7.5% Drop in Traffic
Traffic on New York City’s busiest streets dropped by 7.5% and morning travel times fell on most major crossings into Manhattan during the first work week of the city’s congestion pricing plan.
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Adams Announces Expansion of ‘City of Yes’ and 100K Manhattan Housing Goal
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New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, surrendered at the Manhattan district attorney’s office Thursday to face criminal charges.
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New York City’s congestion pricing will add costs for businesses, but there are workarounds
While commercial trucks entering Manhattan will be charged depending on the truck size and time of day, there are workarounds ...
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, surrendered at the Manhattan district attorney’s office Thursday to face criminal charges.
Photos Show New York City Home That's Nearly Doubled in Value in 4 Years
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