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.
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,
Where NYC drivers saved the most time during congestion pricing’s first week
Drivers saved travel time entering Manhattan’s central business district during the first week of congestion pricing, according to the MTA. Congestion pricing began in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 5.
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.
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,
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.
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