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Congestion Pricing Didn't Clean the Air | US News
Manhattan’s congestion pricing, launched in January 2025 to slash traffic and improve air quality, hasn’t delivered the big pollution drop experts hoped for — new data shows levels inside the zone are barely lower or unchanged. While the plan didn’t worsen air outside the zone (a major concern), its impact on overall air quality remains unclear, since pollution also comes from buildings and industry. Officials say results align with initial environmental reviews, and they’ll keep monitoring — so the real test may still be ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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