congestion pricing commission
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GREATER NEW YORKA GREENER,
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1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
millions
Source: US Census Bureau and NYC Department of City Planning, Population Division
New York City Population GrowthNew York City Population Growth
Land Ensure all New Yorkers have parks within a 10-minute
walkClean up all contaminated land in New York City
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Create enough housing for our growing population1
3Water Develop water network back-up systems
Open 90% of our waterways and protect natural areas5
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Energy Upgrade our energy infrastructure to provide clean energy
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Transportation Improve travel times by adding transit capacity for millions
Achieve “State Of Good Repair” on our transportation system
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Air Achieve the cleanest air of any big city in America9
Reduce global warming emissions by 30%Climate
Change 10
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The City’s traffic congestion mitigation proposal is one component of PlaNYC’s transportation plan
The City’s traffic congestion mitigation proposal is one component of PlaNYC’s transportation plan
Build and Expand Transit
Improve Transit Service on Existing Infrastructure
Promote Other Sustainable Modes
Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion
Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.
Develop New Funding Sources
Build and Expand Transit
Improve Transit Service on Existing Infrastructure
Promote Other Sustainable Modes
Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion
Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.
Develop New Funding Sources
Streets with SpeedsUnder 12 mph
Streets with SpeedsUnder 12 mph
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10%
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100%
1975 1980 1988 1995 2000
Persons arriving by subway
Persons arriving by commuter rail, bus, ferry, and other
Persons arriving by auto and truck
Mode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip TypesMode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip Types
Few New Yorkers Drive to the CBD EverydayFew New Yorkers Drive to the CBD Everyday Most New Yorkers take
transit to work
Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan CBD
Most New Yorkers take transit to work
Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan CBD
BronxBronx
BrooklynBrooklyn ManhattanManhattan
QueensQueensStaten IslandStaten Island
Composition of Traffic in the Zone by Vehicle TypeComposition of Traffic in the Zone by Vehicle Type
Private autos
Bus and otherHeavy trucks
Vans and light commercial
59.5%
2.1%2.6%
4.8%
For-hire cars and taxis
31.0%
Vehicle miles traveled, 24-hour period
Ug
/mg
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San Antonio
Phoenix San Diego Dallas Chicago Philadelphia Houston New York City
LosAngeles
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21 PM 2.5 Values for US Cities with over 1 million residents Annual mean of 24-hour values
NYC Air Quality Compared with Other CitiesNYC Air Quality Compared with Other Cities
15National Air Quality Standard National Air Quality Standard
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NYC Child Asthma Hospitalization RatesNYC Child Asthma Hospitalization Rates
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New YorkCity
Source:NYS Department of Health (analyzed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and Centers for Disease Control
3.1NATIONAL AVERAGENATIONAL AVERAGE
Ra
te P
er
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0Living within the 500-1500-foot range of a heavily trafficked road puts you at much greater risk than someone living farther away. The soot and fumes from cars, trucks and buses are linked to asthma, lung and heart disease and cancer.
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The Mayor’s proposal to reduce congestionThe Mayor’s proposal to reduce congestion Three year pilot with detailed analysis of
impacts
Three main components will reduce traffic: Congestion Pricing Transit improvements Peripheral strategies
Additional measures will improve flow but not reduce traffic:
Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras
Three year pilot with detailed analysis of impacts
Three main components will reduce traffic: Congestion Pricing Transit improvements Peripheral strategies
Additional measures will improve flow but not reduce traffic:
Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras
Congestion Charge:Congestion Charge:•6am-6pm Monday-Friday
•$4 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles traveling within the zone ($5.50 for trucks)
•$8 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles entering or leaving the zone ($21 for trucks)
•Toll rebates for E-ZPass users
•Reduced charge for clean trucks
•No charge on peripheral routes
Short Term Transit Improvements
Short Term Transit Improvements
Short Term Transit Improvements
Short Term Transit Improvements• Bus rapid transit• Bus lanes on East
River Bridges
• Bus rapid transit• Bus lanes on East
River Bridges
Short Term Transit Improvements
Short Term Transit Improvements
• New express bus routes
• Expanded service on existing lines
• New express bus routes
• Expanded service on existing lines
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Protections for peripheral neighborhoodsProtections for peripheral neighborhoods
City will develop tailor-made strategies for neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent adverse effects
Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent
commuter parking Expanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits New park and ride facilities
City will develop tailor-made strategies for neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent adverse effects
Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent
commuter parking Expanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits New park and ride facilities
.6%.6%
6.3%6.3%
0.3%0.3%
4.7%4.7%
1.8%1.8%
0.2%0.2%
1.2%1.2%
1.5%1.5%
0.1%0.1%
0.6%0.6%
Reduced Traffic
Vehicle miles traveled over a 24-hour period
Reduced Traffic
Vehicle miles traveled over a 24-hour period
12.6%12.6%
0.6%0.6%
12.4%12.4%
3.7%3.7%
.3%.3%
3.0%3.0%
4.6%4.6%
0.3%0.3%
1.9%1.9%
Reduced Travel Time
Vehicle hours traveled over a 24-hour period
Reduced Travel Time
Vehicle hours traveled over a 24-hour period
Congestion Pricing will help fund new and expanded transit infrastructure
Congestion Pricing will help fund new and expanded transit infrastructure
Year 1: Year 1:
$390M $390M net net revenuerevenue
Impacts of congestion pricing in LondonImpacts of congestion pricing in London
2003 2006
Traffic (VMT)
Auto Traffic (VMT)
Congestion (VHD)
-12%
Source: Transport for London. Compared to 2002 baseline.
-34%
-14%
-37%
-30% -8%
PM10 decreased by -6.3% from 2002-2003.
Impact of construction – traffic down but delays increasing
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Questions we have heard:Questions we have heard:
Why $8?
Why give toll deductions?
Why 86th Street?
Isn’t this only going to improve air quality in Midtown Manhattan?
Why $8?
Why give toll deductions?
Why 86th Street?
Isn’t this only going to improve air quality in Midtown Manhattan?
Traffic reduction in Manhattan will improve air quality throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area
Traffic reduction in Manhattan will improve air quality throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area
Plume of 2 Separate Staten Island Fires over Manhattan and Jersey City2003 2006
Congestion Pricing is the best solution for NYC:Congestion Pricing is the best solution for NYC:
Reduces traffic and delay – achieves 6.3% VMT reduction in the zone – and gets 112,000 cars a day off the streets
Provides short-term transit options and increases transit ridership
Creates revenue to fund transit Improves air quality throughout the city and region Traffic benefits in all neighborhoods
Reduces traffic and delay – achieves 6.3% VMT reduction in the zone – and gets 112,000 cars a day off the streets
Provides short-term transit options and increases transit ridership
Creates revenue to fund transit Improves air quality throughout the city and region Traffic benefits in all neighborhoods
GREATER NEW YORKA GREENER,