Congestion pricing in New York City has successfully decreased motor vehicle congestion and improved travel times. Data from January through mid-July 2025 indicate a 4% decrease in congestion year over year, with average speeds improving slightly. The tolling program, initiated on January 5, 2025, is the first in the U.S., requiring drivers to pay fees based on visit duration and vehicle type. TomTom statistics show significant reductions in afternoon peak congestion and improved travel times in the tolled area of Manhattan.
Congestion decreased by nearly 4% year over year in the first four months of 2025, from 26.2% to 22.8%. Travel times for motorists fell by 90 seconds per six miles.
Average speeds for motorists in their cars increased slightly, from 16.3 km/h to 17.1 km/h, although motorist speeds remain slower than many bicyclists.
TomTom data shows that New York City's congestion pricing is working, with real-time traffic patterns indicating a notable decrease in motor vehicle congestion.
The congestion toll, introduced on January 5, 2025, is the first of its kind in the U.S., requiring fees based on the time, duration, and vehicle type.
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