NYC Congestion Pricing Cuts Traffic 11%, Raises $219M

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The $9 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street has slashed traffic by 11% and eliminated over 10 million vehicles compared to last year

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Rush hour at Holland Tunnel transformed - delays plummeted by 65% while Lincoln Tunnel MTA buses now move 24% faster

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Subway and bus riders experiencing record post-pandemic ridership gains - bus usage up 12% and subway trips increased 7% in first half of 2025

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The program has already generated $219 million in revenue, on track to hit its $500 million annual target for transit improvements

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Beyond traffic reduction, congestion pricing has cut vehicle noise complaints by 45% and improved air quality across the city I

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Economic fears proven wrong? Pedestrian activity in the congestion zone jumped 8.4% compared to just 2.7% outside the zone

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Broadway reported its biggest season ever with $1.9 billion in ticket sales - is congestion pricing helping downtown businesses thrive?

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Not everyone's convinced - critics like Rep. Nicole Malliotakis call it an "unfair tax" while some commuters report no improvement in travel times

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The program faces ongoing legal challenges from the Trump administration, but Governor Hochul insists "the cameras are staying on"

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