Congestion Pricing Program Boosts Subway Trips by 7%
Program aims to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and raise revenue for transit projects.
Morning rush speeds at Holland Tunnel increased by 51% to 16.2 mph.
Subway trips reached 1.3 billion in 2025, a 7% increase.
Congestion tolls generated $550 million for MTA infrastructure, 10% for Long Island Rail Road.
City plans to sell congestion-pricing bonds later this year.
MTA sued after federal authorization revoked; Judge Lewis Liman will hear arguments on Jan 28.
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