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,
Fewer cars entered NYC during first two weeks of congestion pricing: MTA
In its second week, Manhattan’s new congestion pricing toll reduced weekday traffic by an average of 4.6%, according to MTA data. In the first two weeks after congestion pricing rolled out on Jan. 5,
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.
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.
43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on, MTA says
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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.
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.
Deadbeat drivers racked up $5B in unpaid MTA tolls in 4 years — and closing booths to go ‘cashless’ may be to blame
Deadbeat drivers racked up $5.1 billion in unpaid MTA tolls and violations over four years – a number likely sent ...
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MTA head takes shot at Murphy while revealing congestion pricing data
The head of MTA is taking a shot at New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy who continues to fight the Manhattan congestion pricing ...
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 ...
MTA worker, 66, randomly punched in the face on subway platform: police
A 66-year-old MTA worker was randomly punched in the face while she was standing on a Manhattan subway platform Friday ...
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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.
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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Christmas Eve Chaos, Man Indicted for Savage Knife Rampage in Manhattan's Grand Central Station
Jason Sargeant indicted for a violent, unprovoked attack in Manhattan's Grand Central Subway on Christmas Eve.
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MTA's $68.4B capital plan should deliver 9,160 jobs to Hudson Valley. Who will get them?
A report by the Partnership for New York City says the MTA's five-year capital plan will generate $6.1B in GDP and 9,160 jobs ...