Report: NYC's congestion pricing hasn't reduced emissions
New York City's controversial congestion pricing program that increased toll charges to get into the city hasn't reduced tailpipe pollution, according to a new report. The report by the New York City Health Department said the city’s air quality monitoring system found no increase in air pollution near major highway corridors outside of the tolling zone, with overall pollution levels either unchanged or improving slightly citywide. "New Yorkers deserve to know how major policies affect the air they breathe," Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said in a statement. "This report ...
