In New York City, Congestion Pricing Leads to Marked Drop in Pollution
2 days ago
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- New York City's congestion pricing led to an 11% drop in traffic in the first six months.
- Particulate pollution decreased by 22% in affected Manhattan areas due to the toll.
- Accidents fell by 14%, and noise complaints dropped by 45% post-implementation.
- The study found broader pollution reductions across the metropolitan area, not just in toll zones.
- Researchers suggest the pricing encouraged shifts to public transport and off-peak deliveries.