Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed.
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- One year after implementing congestion pricing in Manhattan, about 73,000 fewer vehicles enter the central business district daily, totaling approximately 27 million fewer car trips, leading to less severe traffic jams and improved commute times.
- Traffic speeds have increased not only within the congestion zone but also in surrounding areas and major entry points like bridges and tunnels, benefiting both drivers and bus commuters.
- The congestion pricing program has generated around $550 million for public transit projects and contributed to rising transit ridership, with about 300,000 more daily subway riders compared to 2024, while overall visits to the business district have increased by 2.4%.
- Quality of life improvements include safer streets, fewer noise complaints, and reduced serious traffic injuries in the
