New York City's congestion pricing reduces tunnel commute times but has a minimal citywide impact. There's a backlash from New Jersey, with proposals for a 'reverse congestion pricing' toll and legal action against the scheme.

Manhattan saw a 7.5% drop in traffic with the introduction of the MTA's congestion pricing, easing congestion slightly but not significantly impacting subway ridership or inner-city traffic speeds.

NYC is slowly upgrading its subway system's outdated 1930s technology, which causes delays and requires in-house part manufacturing, to modern digital technology.