“Since the program took effect, traffic has eased across the region: Lincoln Tunnel crossing times have improved by 17%, and at the Holland Tunnel, they’re 48% faster than in January 2024. Travel times on the Williamsburg and Queensboro Bridges have improved by 30%. Express bus ridership is up 5.8%, and subway ridership has jumped 7.3%—with an even bigger 12.2% boost on weekends. More than a million fewer vehicles have entered the Congestion Relief Zone, cutting congestion and improving air quality. [Congestion pricing]… isn’t just about faster commutes – it’s about ensuring the future of our transit system and the jobs it supports. A more efficient transportation network means faster deliveries, more predictable commutes for workers, and a transit system that can modernize, expand, and meet the needs of our growing city.”
– Carlo A. Scissura, president/CEO, New York Building Congress
Source: Crain’s New York Business
