"According to official figures, 17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan's "congestion zone" this year compared to the same period last year. The politically dicey congestion pricing scheme - the first in the U.S. - took effect in January. The program, which charges higher tolls to enter the busiest parts of the city, was adopted to reduce gridlock and boost funding for public transportation."
"The latest report shows that commuters traveling at morning peak times were able to get into the city faster. Compared to last year, crossing times dropped 13 percent at the Brooklyn Bridge, 36 percent at the Holland Tunnel and 5 percent at the Lincoln Tunnel. Additionally, crashes in the congestion relief zone have fallen 14 percent and traffic injuries are down by 15 percent."
Congestion pricing in Manhattan, implemented in January as the first U.S. program of its kind, has led to a 12 percent reduction in cars entering the congestion zone, totaling 17.6 million fewer vehicle trips compared with the same period last year. Morning peak crossing times improved, with declines of 13 percent at the Brooklyn Bridge, 36 percent at the Holland Tunnel and 5 percent at the Lincoln Tunnel. Crashes in the congestion relief zone fell 14 percent and traffic injuries decreased 15 percent. The program charges higher tolls to enter busy areas and aims to reduce gridlock while funding public transportation. A federal legal challenge is underway, but the program remains in effect.
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