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Manhattan Congestion Pricing Cuts Vehicle Entries 11% in Year One

Approximately 11% fewer vehicles entered Manhattan's Central Business District in the first year, reducing traffic congestion and cutting commute times by up to 21 minutes per trip.

By The Daily New York · Published July 19, 2026

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Approximately 11% fewer vehicles (around 27 million fewer entries) entered Manhattan's Central Business District in the first year, reducing traffic congestion and cutting commute times by up to 21 minutes per trip for many commuters, according to [67].

The program generated over $550 million in revenue in the first year (exceeding the $500 million 2025 forecast) to fund $15 billion in capital improvements for subways, buses, and commuter rail, as reported in [67].

While 25 of 40 surveyed Manhattan businesses reported no significant impact, 10 reported negative operational effects such as reduced weekday dinner business, and 4 reported advantages due to improved pedestrian traffic and safer streets, according to [67].

The standard toll is $9 for passenger vehicles entering south of 61st Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with lower rates ($2.25) for overnight off-peak travel, as stated in [67].

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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nytimes.com · How 40 manhattan businesses are adapting to congestion pricing

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