Manhattan traffic plummets thanks to ‘congestion pricing,’ with 43,000 fewer cars a day than usual
The new program, known as congestion pricing, launched January 5th with the goal of raising billions of dollars in revenue.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing, MTA says
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. “It has been a very good week here in New York,
New York City congestion toll sees 43,000 fewer cars per day in Manhattan. Would a similar charge help Toronto traffic?
New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan means many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. The toll is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in the city and raise money to fix its ailing public transit infrastructure. (AP Video: David R. Martin / Jan. 6, 2025)
What Will Congestion Pricing Do to Manhattan Dining?
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic in New York City has fallen since a congestion charge scheme for vehicles came into effect on 5 January, transport officials say. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said 273,000 fewer cars entered the central business district from Monday to Friday,
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
Traffic in Manhattan's central business district fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered the borough's central business district after the first congestion pricing fee in the U.S. took effect on Jan.
Manhattan’s Run-Down Bus Hub Wins $1.9 Billion Loan for Makeover
New York City’s run-down bus terminal has scored a round of federal funding for its $10 billion makeover, just days before ...
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Manhattan-based builder accused of cheating immigrant workers out of $67K
The indictment comes amid worry that stiffed workers, fearing deportation, won't come forward with complaints.
Feds award $1.9 billion loan to Port Authority for new Manhattan bus terminal
The new $10 billion facility will replace the obsolete 74-year-old terminal. 250,000 people use the terminal daily, including NJ Transit bus riders.
Here’s where the Los Angeles wildfires stand — after leveling an area more than twice the size of Manhattan
The iconic landscape of Los Angeles County and its surrounding region have been forever transformed by a massive, multi-front firestorm that has leveled an area more than twice the size of ...
The Palisades Wildfire Is Currently Bigger Than Manhattan, And More Stunning Facts That Show Just How Big The LA Wildfires Are
For more perspective, Central Park in NYC is only 843 acres. So, the wildfire is currently the equivalent of almost 24 ...
Manhattan School Communities Worry Over Long-Term Impact of Congestion Pricing
For the first time on Monday, some New York City families and educators commuting to school by car faced a $9 toll upon ...
NYC congestion pricing turns upper Manhattan nabes into parking ‘war zone’ — as drivers take up spots to avoid toll
Across Washington Heights, locals bemoaned that their already-scarce curbside parking spaces have further vanished in recent ...
Merrimack Warriors vs. Manhattan Jaspers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Only one more half stands between Merrimack and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have ...
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Manhattan community boards call on city to turn 42nd Street into busway
Between the Hudson and East Rivers, 42nd Street is bustling with residents, tourists, cars and buses. But if three Manhattan ...