The Congestion Pricing Effect: A Healthier City in More Ways Than One New York City's congestion pricing program has been a contentious policy, but a recent study sheds light on one of its often overlooked benefits: faster ambulance response times.
According to six economists, including Brad Humphreys of West Virginia University, the toll has reduced total EMS travel time inside Manhattan's congestion zone by about 63 70 seconds.
The study's findings are significant not only because they demonstrate a tangible impact on public health but also because they highlight the complexity of evaluating policies aimed at reducing traffic congestion.