New congestion pricing research shows fewer traffic jams and delays across NYC metro area

New congestion pricing research shows fewer traffic jams and delays across NYC metro area

Jun. 18, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Congestion pricing is having a ripple effect across the tri-state area with less traffic on streets in Manhattan and beyond, according to new data from a major tri-state area research group on Wednesday. A Regional Plan Association (RPA) report published on June 18 shows that congestion pricing has reduced traffic delays not only within the Manhattan Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ) south of 60th Street — where …

The Politics of Congestion Pricing Have Changed

As New York’s congestion pricing program nears its six-month mark and the 2026 midterms come into view, it’s worth revisiting how the politics surrounding the policy have shifted. When Governor Kathy Hochul paused the program ahead of the 2024 elections, the reasoning was straightforward: congestion pricing polled poorly in key suburban and outer-borough swing districts. With cost-of-living concerns dominating the conversation, Republicans seize…

Congestion Pricing: Faster All Around

Since the start of the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) on January 5th, 2025 the program has reduced traffic not only in Manhattan’s congestion relief zone (CRZ) but on roadways across the region.