"Congestion pricing, which began in January 2025, was intended to reduce traffic congestion and raise revenue for public transportation, but it has not worked for the South Bronx community."
"Research shows that traffic congestion in the Bronx has led to increased air pollution, which is a significant risk factor for asthma development in children."
"Community members expected positive results from congestion pricing after one year, but instead, they found that drivers are avoiding tolls by traveling through the Bronx."
"The asthma-related emergency department visits for children aged 5 to 17 in the Bronx were reported to be twice as high as the average, highlighting the public health crisis."
The Local Action Committee at South Bronx Unite found that congestion pricing has resulted in more traffic and higher air pollution in the South Bronx. Organized by Jada Tulloch and Alexander DeJesus, the committee expressed concerns that the program, intended to reduce congestion and improve public transportation, is not benefiting local residents. Research indicates that increased traffic correlates with higher asthma rates, exacerbated by factors like the Fresh Direct Warehouse and poor housing conditions. Asthma-related emergency visits for children have significantly increased in the area.
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