EXPLORESmart Cities Dive · 02 Sept
New York’s congestion pricing program has not affected air quality, study finds
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A recent study indicates New York City's congestion pricing program has not negatively impacted regional air quality. Findings suggest that drivers rerouting to avoid tolls did not result in the anticipated pollution increases.
- 01Research confirms congestion pricing implementation did not degrade air quality standards in surrounding areas
- 02Concerns regarding increased pollution from drivers bypassing toll zones proved statistically unfounded
- 03Environmental impact data supports the continued operational viability of urban traffic tolling models
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The study addresses fears that the program would increase pollution if drivers tried to avoid the toll.