Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing

CONGESTION PRICING MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER
The Times has a celebratory piece on the effect of congestion pricing: “Fewer cars. Faster travel. Less honking. And some questions we still can’t answer.” There’s 2.3 million fewer cars for the month, or 12 percent fewer. Traffic speeds increased by 15 percent, especially at commuter times. Buses are moving faster, even in New Jersey. Traffic has not increased in the South Bronx. Mass transit ridership is up. Less people are complaining about noise. There are fewer traffic violations, mostly thanks to less risky driver behavior. Visitors are up in the congestion zone. More kids are getting to school on time. And congestion pricing is now more popular.