The implementation of congestion pricing in Manhattan has led to a notable reduction in traffic jams, benefiting travelers throughout the metropolitan area. According to research from the Regional Plan Association, the $9 toll for driving into lower Manhattan during peak hours has encouraged more people to use public transit instead of cars. This has resulted in a significant decrease in lost travel hours, from 4,384 to 3,161 on average during weekdays, providing drivers with over 17 minutes of additional time per hour spent in traffic. Enhanced traffic flow has also been observed beyond Manhattan, positively affecting areas like the Bronx and Bergen County.
Travelers have regained tens of thousands of hours due to reduced traffic jams from the new congestion pricing in Manhattan, enhancing transit efficiency across the metropolitan area.
Contrary to expectations, congestion pricing has led to decreased car trips into Manhattan, which means less traffic not just in the city but also in surrounding areas such as the Bronx and Bergen County.
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