NYC's congestion pricing is 'a huge success,' Hochul says
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul says congestion pricing is working.
Hochul’s office announced on Saturday that since the implementation of congestion pricing, many improvements have been made. The Governor’s office noted a reduction in traffic across the New York City area, increased transit ridership, and more foot traffic to local businesses.
“Six months in, it’s clear: congestion pricing has been a huge success, making life in New York better,” Governor Hochul said. “In New York, we dare to do big things, and this program represents just that - traffic is down throughout the region, business is booming, transit ridership is up, and we are making historic upgrades to our transit system. We’ve also fended off five months of unlawful attempts from the federal government to unwind this successful program and will keep fighting - and winning - in the courts. The cameras are staying on.”
In the past six months, some key highlights include:
- 67,000 fewer vehicles enter the congestion zone daily
- Gridlock has decreased by 14 percent
- Honking and noise complaints are down by 45 percent, according to 311
- Transit ridership across all modes has increased from January to May 2025
Funds generated from congestion pricing help support the MTA and transit improvements in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.