NYC Sees Pedestrian Traffic Increase in Congestion-Pricing Zone
Pedestrian traffic on New York City’s busiest streets increased in January even after motorists began paying a new toll to drive into those same neighborhoods.
30 days of NYC congestion pricing: What the numbers show
Congestion pricing turns one month old this week, and so far, it appears to be having an impact. Here are the numbers.
Opinion
Op-ed: Why congestion pricing is essential to New York’s economic future
Make no mistake: congestion pricing is essential to New York’s economic future. And it isn’t just about faster commutes—it’s about ensuring the future of our transit system and the jobs it supports – key projects and the MTA’s capital program depends on this funding.
New numbers show a million fewer cars in NYC, as opinion on congestion pricing climbs
Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind, and new numbers show that not only is it having a dramatic impact on the roads,
Data Show That For Some in NYC, Congestion Pricing is Improving Commutes
The congestion pricing plan for New York City remains controversial, but for people who actually need to commute into the city, early signs show it may be working out.
Opinion
Op-ed: For one of NYC’s most congested neighborhoods, congestion pricing is a breath of fresh air
But, something remarkable is happening in our community since congestion pricing started. It is admittedly early days, but our business owners report noticeably reduced traffic heading toward the Holland Tunnel,
Has NYC congestion pricing worked? MTA releases dramatic new traffic volume numbers
Quicker trips, fewer traffic jams, and shifts in commuting patterns are becoming more apparent. Here's what MTA officials are saying since congestion pricing has been implemented:
Why Trump Must Allow NYC's Congestion Pricing To Continue
President Trump has begun to act quickly on the promises he made during the presidential campaign. One position he has taken but he has not yet acted on is his desire to terminate the New Yo
NYC restaurant owners explore ways to cope with congestion pricing
Is there any relief for restaurants in the congestion relief zone? Some have devised novel ways to beat the $9 toll and lure customers in. In addition to Nini’s soft piano music, customers at The Russian Samovar on West 52 Street are being offered a $9 congestion pricing discount if they
6 in 10 NYC voters want congestion pricing to continue: poll
Six in 10 voters say that President Donald Trump should “allow congestion pricing in New York City to continue” one month after the tolling plan kicked off in Manhattan, according to a new poll.
Trump Administration considers killing NYC congestion pricing: report
Trump has repeatedly stated he opposes the MTA congestion tolling plan, which charges most motorists $9 a day to enter ...
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 ...
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Trump, Hochul have one-on-one conversation about New York City's congestion pricing
The governor is touting the success of the plan and is trying to convince the president to change his mind about his ...
Hochul ripped as two-faced for backing NYC congestion pricing fee while blasting Trump tariffs: ‘Rank hypocrisy’
Opponents of congestion pricing mocked Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday as two-faced for opposing Canadian tariffs but imposing her ...
Eric Adams unsure about congestion pricing: ‘Jury is still out’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany on Tuesday, where lawmakers were ready and willing to grill him on congestion pricing. Adams told Democratic State Sen. Liz Krueger, ...
Congestion pricing turns one month old: What has changed?
It takes something big to alter travel around the region, as commuters have patterns and routines. After one month, congestion pricing has changed the way thousands of people move. The program has ...
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Wind in their Sales: Congestion Pricing is No ‘Toll’ on the Broadway Box Office
Despite doom prognostications, congestion pricing has not hurt Broadway's bottom line a bit — and, in fact, may be boosting ...