Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds

Congestion pricing impacts: Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds
The nation’s first congestion pricing toll closed out its third week in Manhattan on Friday. Has it been successful? Depends on who gets asked. Some drivers have said they’ve felt a considerable impact on their commutes,
Nation's 1st congestion pricing 'working,' preliminary data shows: MTA
Preliminary data from the first week of New York City's highly debated congestion pricing program shows the country's first plan of its kind is working, officials said.
How congestion pricing opponents plan to stop the Manhattan toll
Opponents haven't identified a quick way to end congestion pricing. Supporters and transportation experts are confident the new Manhattan tolls are here to stay.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing: MTA
Traffic in Midtown and lower Manhattan was down nearly 8% after the first full week of congestion tolling, according to preliminary traffic data released Monday by the MTA.
MTA says nearly 27K fewer cars in congestion zone per weekday
Just weeks after activating the first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program, the MTA says nearly 27K less vehicles entered Manhattan's Central Business District last week.
MTA: Fewer vehicles entered congestion pricing zone in first week
The faster speeds were most pronounced in the morning rush, when cars moved 39% faster through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and 28% faster across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
After just a few weeks online, congestion pricing appears to be working just as the MTA planned. Recent data from the agency shows fewer vehicles entering the central business district since the plan has been activated.
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