"Last month saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than the baseline average enter the congestion relief zone (CRZ) south of 61st Street in Manhattan; Hochul said this amounted to a 14% reduction in traffic. This program has been nothing short of transformational, making streets safer, reducing gridlock across the region, and unlocking generational upgrades to mass transit, benefitting millions. Congestion pricing is working, it is legal, and the cameras are staying on."
"Congestion pricing, which launched on Jan. 5 this year after receiving final approval during the Biden administration, brought in $219 million as of late May. This number puts the MTA on track to meet its goal of generating $500 million in 2025. State and MTA officials have said that congestion pricing will pay for transit improvements across the region, including new rail cars, accessibility upgrades, and enabling the advancement of the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway in Manhattan."
Traffic entering the congestion relief zone south of 61st Street dropped by nearly 2.7 million vehicle trips in August, a 14% reduction from the baseline average. The congestion pricing program launched on Jan. 5 after final approval during the Biden administration and generated $219 million through late May, putting the MTA on track for $500 million in 2025. Reduced traffic has correlated with safer streets and less gridlock while revenue is designated for transit upgrades including new rail cars, ADA elevators, accessibility improvements, and advancing phase two of the Second Avenue Subway. A federal Transportation Department order previously sought to halt camera operations and tolling, and an October federal court hearing may determine the program's legal future.
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