The congestion pricing program implemented in New York City has achieved notable success six months post-launch, reducing traffic delays by 25% in the Congestion Relief Zone. The revenue is projected to reach $500 million, with an 11% decrease in vehicle entries. Commuters have regained seven minutes for each hour spent in traffic. Additionally, rush hour delays in the Holland Tunnel have fallen by 65%, while MTA express bus speeds in the Lincoln Tunnel have increased significantly. Overall, traffic improvements extend across the metropolitan region, indicating a successful congestion management strategy.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated, "Six months in, it's clear: congestion pricing has been a huge success, making life in New York better... traffic is down throughout the region, business is booming."
Traffic delays within the Congestion Relief Zone have decreased by 25%, and the amount of time lost to traffic jams is down 12%, recovering seven minutes for every hour spent in traffic.
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