Congestion pricing in New York City has been successful since its implementation on January 5. The program charges vehicles a toll of $9 to enter Manhattan south of 61st Street, resulting in $219 million in revenue so far in 2025, on track to hit $500 million by year-end. There are 67,000 fewer cars daily in the congestion zone, and subway ridership has increased by 7%. Additionally, Broadway experienced record ticket sales of $1.9 billion. The program faces legal challenges, but city officials remain committed to its continuation and success.
Congestion pricing has brought in over $219 million in revenue since its inception, contributing to its target of $500 million for transit improvements this year.
Since the launch of congestion pricing on January 5, there has been a reduction of 67,000 cars entering the congestion zone each day, indicating a significant improvement in traffic.
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