Most vehicles (57%) entering the congestion zone were passenger vehicles. 36 percent were taxis and for-hire vehicles like ubers. The remainder were small trucks (4%) and large trucks (0.5%).

Crashes in the congestion zone were also down 14%, and injuries down 15%. Honking and vehicle noise complaints to 311 in the zone had declined by 45%. Meanwhile, transit ridership is up.

The MTA says travels times have improved in the Congestion Relief Zone by as much as 59% during peak afternoon hours. Officials say traffic patterns indicate more drivers are shifting to off-peak ...

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Beginning on Jan. 5 and throughout the rest of the month, nearly 1.2 million fewer vehicles entered the congestion relief zone during the same time last year, according to Micahelson.

President Donald Trump wants to end New York City’s landmark congestion pricing policy – but the tolling program is off to a strong start.

Meanwhile, the city remains as lively as ever — business districts in the congestion zone have welcomed 1.5 million more visitors than this time last year, and Broadway ticket sales are on the rise.

Manhattan’s congestion zone has created a fast lane for the ultra-wealthy, the CEO of a luxury transportation service said – as President Trump and New York leaders tangle over the program.

Congestion Pricing in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The Trump administration said it revoked federal approval for the tolling plan on Feb. 19. New York leaders are fighting to keep it. By ...

Of those, 63,000 entered the zone and immediately got on the FDR Drive or West Side Highway and left the congestion zone, leaving an average of 490,000 vehicles within the tolling zone per weekday.

Congestion Pricing in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending less time ...

Saturday marks six months since congestion pricing started in New York City. Under the program, drivers are tolled for entering the congestion zone, which covers all of Manhattan below 60th Street ...