Manhattan's congestion pricing initiative has seen notable initial success, reducing injuries and crashes significantly since its implementation. In the first 12 days, injuries have decreased by 51 percent, with overall crashes down by 55 percent, according to Streetsblog NYC's analysis. While advocates caution it's early to declare total victory due to potential weather differences, the effects on traffic and air quality are promising. The initiative is also poised to enhance public transit by funding improvements like updated infrastructure and extended routes, serving as a potential model for other congested urban areas.
New data from the first 12 days of congestion pricing shows that total injuries below 60th street dropped 51 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
The congestion pricing is working as intended - kids are getting to school faster, the city is quieter, and bridges and tunnels are seeing significantly less traffic.
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