MTA, congestion pricing

MTA calls congestion pricing ‘transformative' on commutes. Here's the impact so far
MTA officials say they’ve seen a mountain of early data to back up what many drivers have noticed: much less traffic in the three-plus weeks since congestion pricing began.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The analysis did not include changes to travel speeds on the George Washington Bridge or Cross-Bronx Expressway. The environmental assessment published by the MTA before the tolls launch expected traffic in those areas to increase slightly as drivers tried to circumvent the congestion pricing fees.
MTA reports faster travel times for drivers since start of congestion pricing
Travel times are down for drivers around New York City since the start of congestion pricing, according to new data from the MTA.
MTA reports nearly 16% decrease in vehicles entering congestion zone since start of program
Officials said crosstown traffic is down and travel times through major crossings are faster since the implementation of congestion pricing earlier this month.
Congestion pricing improves travel times, MTA reports drop in fare evasion
The MTA said it has been able to make a dent in fare evasion, which costs the agency around $800 million a year.
MTA reports nearly 16% decrease in vehicles entering congestion relief zone since program's start
Officials said crosstown traffic is down and travel times through major crossings are faster since the implementation of congestion pricing earlier this month.
MTA stats: 30,000 fewer vehicles daily in congestion pricing zone compared to average January weekday
Trip times fell by 15% in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, and by 30% on the Queensboro, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, ...
MTA trumpets congestion pricing success 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 ...
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, ...
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Congestion pricing report card: Less traffic, safer streets, cash for transit
Overall, more than half of all vehicles entering the congestion zone are passenger cars (57%), with an additional third being ...
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 ...
MTA rejects NJ ads trolling NYC’s congestion toll as too political: ‘Aren’t you tired of this?’
New York war over congestion pricing has extended to road advertisements. The MTA rejected New Jersey’s request to post digital billboard anti-congestion pricing and ...
NYC’s congestion pricing means more traffic—and pollution—in the South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district—but not all areas are reaping the benefits.
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Trump to name congestion pricing opponent Marc Molinaro to oversee transit
Sources say Molinaro is in line to lead the Federal Transit Administration, where he'd have control over federal grants ...