24 million fewer vehicles: One year of congestion pricing in New York City

Traffic is down, commutes are faster, and air quality has improved in America’s largest city in the 12 months since the program took effect. It’s been one full year of congestion pricing in New York City, and downtown Manhattan looks markedly different: 23.7 million fewer vehicles, traffic delays down 25%, and a 22% drop in air pollution, to start.