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,
MTA: Manhattan traffic dropped 7.5% in first week of congestion pricing
New York City’s congestion pricing program appears to have reduced the number of cars entering the city's central business district by 7.5%. But experts warn against drawing conclusions too quickly.
43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on, MTA says
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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.
MTA shares initial impacts of congestion pricing: Here are the changes in traffic
With the first full week of congestion pricing in the books, the MTA shared data showing the initial impacts of the controversial plan. And the agency claims it is working.
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.
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MTA head takes shot at Murphy while revealing congestion pricing data
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Christmas Eve Chaos, Man Indicted for Savage Knife Rampage in Manhattan's Grand Central Station
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MTA worker, 66, randomly punched in the face on subway platform: police
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Arrest made after MTA worker punched in the face: NYPD
A man was arrested in connection to the unprovoked attack of an on-duty MTA worker in Harlem Friday afternoon, the NYPD ...
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Service restored after power loss halts multiple subway lines in Manhattan, MTA says
Commuters were facing delays after the MTA said a third-rail power outage disrupted subway service in Manhattan.
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MTA's $68.4B capital plan should deliver 9,160 jobs to Hudson Valley. Who will get them?
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Service resumes after person struck by subway in Manhattan: MTA
A person was struck by a subway train in Manhattan Sunday evening, causing delays to multiple lines, the MTA announced. The ...
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MTA revives Interborough Express light-rail project with $100M RFP
The $5.5 billion Interborough Express, a rail link between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights, has progressed sluggishly since Gov ...