A recent survey finds that 60% of voters think President Donald Trump should “allow congestion pricing in New York City to continue,” just one month after the toll initiative was launched in Manhattan.
Morning Consult, a U.S.-based business intelligence firm, conducted the poll between January 31 and February 3, gathering responses from 1,203 registered voters across New York State.
The results revealed that support for congestion pricing extends beyond NYC voters, with half of Republican respondents, 54% of voters in the greater New York City region, and two-thirds of Manhattan residents backing the toll system.
The poll’s release coincides with news that Trump, who has voiced opposition to the congestion pricing plan, might be contemplating a move to shut it down. Governor Kathy Hochul defended the program, referring to it as a transformative “game changer” for residents of New York.
Insiders told 1010 WINS last week that Trump and Hochul had discussions about potentially halting the toll initiative, though no definitive decision has been reached.
According to Hochul’s office, the talks between her and Trump have been described as amicable, with further dialogue expected later this week.
“The [poll] shows that a majority of New Yorkers want President Trump to allow the state of New York to proceed with this smart, market-driven approach to managing traffic and funding mass transit,” explained Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of Partnership for New York City.
Among those who commute regularly to Manhattan’s Central Business District—defined as the area below 60th Street where the toll is enforced—75% reported noticing reduced traffic. This aligns with feedback from the majority of residents in New York City, Manhattan, and the surrounding metro area.
Public approval of the toll has remained relatively stable since its launch on January 9. Statewide, 27% of voters express support for the initiative, while 47% oppose it. These figures resemble findings from a Siena poll conducted in December, which reported 29% in favor and 51% against, although support from NYC voters rose from 32% to 37% during the same period.
Drivers who regularly enter the congestion pricing zone have shown greater approval, with 66% endorsing the toll and 32% opposing it. Similarly, residents of Manhattan, frequent commuters, and those who use public transportation a few times a week also demonstrated significant support.
“Support for congestion relief is growing as New Yorkers witness its positive effects,” Wylde stated.
The Morning Consult poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.
{Matzav.com}
Great, B”H, it is a great success so far, despite being altered by the governor before going into effect. Hopefully it will be even more so as time goes by, and will be expanded and improved.
Dear Backwards,
Spoken like someone who doesn’t drive a car at all. Question- why are you ok with Uber and Lyft driving around the city all day and not paying “their fair share”?
It’s a success? It is a success in killing business and aggravating people who live in those areas because now they can’t take cars or get fined anytime they come into that area with a car. I don’t know where your head is. I do suggest you take it out of wherever it is.
It seems they targeted wealthy people outside Manhattan and Manhattan residents, the common denominator here is that the “toll” hardly affects their standard of living while the reduction of traffic certainly does.
For people from NJ or the other four boros it may be a different story.
Take my family for example, we used to go visit my wife’s grandmother (an elderly widow living in Manhattan) every few weeks, shouldering the obscene tolls already in place. Adding in congestion pricing has made it a luxury that is too expensive.
The effect this is having on a broader basis is to commoditize the city and milk any visitors for as much money as possible.
And the stores that will be closing.
There’s no question about it, the city is easier to drive in now. Commute time is down.
Get rid of the closed streets, the no turning streets, the excessive bike lanes, the city bike parking lots, and the whole city becomes wide open. It will be like it was 20 years ago. Problem solved. Don’t create problems and charge me to fix it.
this is nyc. they dont want congestion pricing, they just dont want to agree to trump
I support it
You support it. Which it? There are many “its” today. you need to be specific.
Buha