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.

M.T.A. bus speeds were also up January through March by about 3.2 percent compared with last year on the portions of local routes that run through the congestion zone.

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.

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.

Though the errant charges amount to just $18.00, King and some critics of congestion pricing say this case reveals a lack of transparency in the way congestion tolls are reported on E-ZPass bills.

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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 ...