The implementation of congestion pricing in New York City, which began on January 5, has already resulted in a significant reduction in traffic. Data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) shows a 7.5% decline in vehicles within the Congestion Relief Zone, with an average of 26,619 fewer cars daily over a week in mid-January. Despite some public resistance to the program, MTA officials assert it is crucial for reducing both congestion and air pollution while generating funds for public transport enhancements.
According to MTA data, there was an average of 26,619 fewer vehicles on the road in Manhattan from Monday, Jan. 13, through Friday, Jan. 17, for a total of 133,097 fewer vehicles over the course of the week.
The early data backs up what New Yorkers have been telling us all week: traffic is down, the streets feel safer and buses are moving faster.
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