On May 27, 2025, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams released a report evaluating New York City's congestion pricing program, initiated on January 5, which charges a toll for entering Lower Manhattan. The report, highlighting improvements over its first four months, documents a notable reduction in traffic—averaging between 7.5 and 16%—and shortened travel times on bridges and tunnels. Williams strongly criticized federal attempts to revoke funding for this program, arguing that such actions undermine the city's public transit system and progress made since the tolls were implemented.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams stated that efforts to undo congestion pricing are akin to 'blackmailing our city' and undermining its public transit system.
The report indicates that since the implementation of congestion pricing, there has been a 10% decrease in traffic into the congestion relief zone, closely aligning with the MTA's projections.
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