A photograph shows Carl Henry Nacht (left), who was killed by the driver of an NYPD tow truck in 2006, and Mary Beth Kelly. (Credit: Mark Beth Kelly)
Congestion pricing has only been live in New York City for a few months but it’s already proving to be successful.
There has been a 12% decline in traffic in the congestion relief zone and the associated tolls raised $45 million in net revenue in March. And, perhaps most importantly, congestion pricing is also saving lives.
Flora Warshaw reports about the impacts in New York City, which include a drop in pedestrian and cyclist deaths.
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About the author(s)
Flora Warshaw is a British journalist focused on audio reporting and production.