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Is congestion pricing working? Manhattan traffic speeds mostly improving, MTA says
Is NYC's congestion pricing working to improve traffic in Manhattan? Here's a look at the MTA data for the first three weeks.
MTA touts fewer cars, improved travel times as a result of NYC congestion pricing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With NYC congestion pricing in place, traffic might actually be improving, according to the MTA. This week, the agency unveiled a new batch of congestion pricing data that shows fewer cars and improved travel times on some of New York City’s highest-trafficked roads.
Has NYC congestion pricing worked? MTA releases dramatic new traffic volume numbers
Quicker trips, fewer traffic jams, and shifts in commuting patterns are becoming more apparent. Here's what MTA officials are saying since congestion pricing has been implemented:
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
Congestion Pricing makes getting into Manhattan faster, if pricier: new data
Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street during the first several days they were in effect, compared to a similar period last year.
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5 ways the MTA could get the money it needs to fix aging infrastructure
New York City’s mass transit system is in rough shape — and the MTA is asking Albany lawmakers to cover more than half the ...
New Yorkers fume over revelation MTA lost $5.1B on unpaid tolls, violations as honest drivers slapped with congestion pricing
Outrage mounted over congestion pricing to enter Manhattan after the MTA downplayed its own figures saying that deadbeats ...
Fare evasion drops on New York City subways and buses, MTA says
Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.
New York City police searching for 6 subway train joyriders
NEW YORK -- New York City police are searching for a group of people they say took a subway train on a joyride. The department released images and video Wednesday of six individuals who they say ...
Foe of Congestion Pricing Expected to Head Key Transit Agency
Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman, would steer the Federal Transit Administration, which supports mass transit ...
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New York rail ridership up since start of congestion tolling
Ridership growth ahead of December rate in most cases; vehicle traffic in congestion zone decreases by more than 1 million ...
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MTA calls congestion pricing ‘transformative' on commutes. Here's the impact so far
A quarter came from Brooklyn, 16% from Queens and 17% from New Jersey, according to the MTA. The transit agency also pointed to benefits outside of the CRZ, including improved travel times on ...
MTA questioned over efficiency and spending: ‘We need to hold them accountable’
With the MTA expected to take in billions from congestion pricing in the coming years— PIX11 News took a closer look at how careful the state agency is with taxpayer dollars.
The man pushed onto New York’s subway tracks says he will ride again
A man who survived being shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train in New York City says that in spite of the ...
New video shows suspects who stole NYC subway, took it for a joyride
Police have released new surveillance video of the suspects who allegedly stole a subway train and took it for a joyride.