New York City's congestion pricing tolls have been in effect for nearly a month, and initial data suggests the plan is working. The MTA reports reduced travel times for drivers in Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone, with some seeing improvements as high as 59%. Traffic patterns indicate more drivers are shifting to off-peak hours. Additionally, bus and subway ridership is up, with express routes seeing savings of up to 10 minutes per trip and overall ridership on both buses and subways increasing.
NEW YORK -- It has been nearly a month since the congestion pricing tolls were turned on in New York City , and many commuters want to know - is the plan working? The MTA says newly released numbers show most travel times are down for drivers in Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone, while buses and subways are seeing more riders.
Inbound trip times at all Hudson and East River crossings are at least 10 percent faster than they were last January, according to the MTA. The Holland Tunnel has seen the biggest improvement, with a 48% reduction during the morning commute, the MTA says. On the East Side, the Williamsburg and Queensboro Bridges have both seen 30% faster trips.Officials say drivers on the Long Island Expressway, NJ 495 and Flatbush Avenue have also seen improved speeds.
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