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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 20h

Buses are finally having their main character moment 💅

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 3d

Nine months in … now October in NYC means a light jacket and even lighter traffic.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 6d

TGIF! (Traffic’s Gone, I’m Free)

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 7d

Less traffic, honking, and chaos? Sign us up! 🖊️

(no, actually, you can sign up to share your own testimonial too at the link in our bio)

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 14d

A PSA to go with this morning’s PSL: congestion relief works 🍂☕🎃

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you to our speakers & all who joined today’s Climate Week panel with Three Cairns Group on the success of congestion pricing.

Congestion relief is a reminder that change can take time, but with support from leaders across government, business, advocacy and more—it’s worth the wait.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 22d

Honking is down 69% thanks to congestion relief? Haha, nice.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 23d

Talking fast, walking faster … it's the New York way! Congestion relief is making sure we’re commuting faster too.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 24d

🚗 traffic is down
🎭 traffic is up

Broadway is stronger thanks to congestion relief!

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 27d

Congestion relief: a win for wheels 🛞and heels 👟

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 27d

Faster commutes. Smarter service. Better infrastructure.

Congestion relief is for Long Islanders.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 28d

America’s cities are facing similar challenges when it comes to funding transit. New York has a clear solution: congestion relief.

www.forbes.com/sites/regina...

Bridging The Infrastructure Funding Gap: Innovative Solutions For Cities

Federal grants aren’t enough. Discover innovative ways cities fund transportation—curb pricing, partnerships, local taxes & climate-focused financing.

www.forbes.com

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 9

Can confirm: bus service in the congestion relief zone is faster and more reliable since the program was implemented ✅

www.crainsnewyork.com/transportati...

Congestion pricing is modestly improving Manhattan bus trips: comptroller

Most of the borough’s buses are sluggish, but the 106 that travel south of 60th Street are doing slightly better.

www.crainsnewyork.com

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨Good Data Alert🚨

17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since the city launched the congestion relief program in January!

That means safer, quieter streets and faster commutes for everyone.

www.reuters.com/world/us/new...

New York says 17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan in 2025

New York officials said on Tuesday that 17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered congested Manhattan since the city launched its first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program in January, down 12%.

www.reuters.com

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 5

The only jams New Yorkers should sit through are at Madison Square Garden. 🎶

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s simple: fewer cars = safer streets for you and your family.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 3

New York may be the city that never sleeps, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little peace and quiet on the walk home!

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 3

A New Yorker walking past a tourist? Fast.🚶
A trip in the congestion relief zone? Faster. 🚗

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Sep 3

When traffic slows, so does New York.

Congestion relief keeps our city moving forward, all while making long overdue investments in the public transit that working New Yorkers rely on.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 29

If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.

And thanks to congestion relief, you can make it here a lot faster.

Happy Friday!

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 28

Congestion relief doesn’t just get you to work faster—it gets first responders to emergencies faster, too.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 26

Faster commutes.

Safer streets.

Cleaner air.

America’s first-ever congestion relief program is making NYC better for everyone who lives and visits here.

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 25

Less traffic = more learning.

Kids are reaping the benefits of congestion relief (even if they might not like it).

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 21

🙋 @planetizen.bsky.social

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...

5 Cities Where Congestion Pricing is Working

New York City is the latest in a string of global cities to launch successful congestion pricing schemes.

www.planetizen.com

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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · Aug 19

🏗️ cred: NYC’s nation-leading congestion relief program.

The Second Avenue Subway extension in East Harlem is a huge win funded by the Congestion Relief Program, which will keep making long overdue investments in public transit.

Congestion relief is delivering RESULTS for everyday New Yorkers.