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Evaluating the Traffic and Emissions Impacts of New York City Cordon Pricing

Author
Baghestani, Amirhossein; Tayarani, Mohammad; Allahviranloo, Mahdieh; Gao, H. Oliver
Abstract
Traffic congestion is a major challenge in metropolitan areas due to economic and negative health impacts. Several strategies have been tested all around the globe to relieve traffic congestion and minimize transportation externalities. Congestion pricing is among the most cited strategies with the potential to manage the travel demand. This study aims to investigate potential travel behavior changes in response to cordon pricing in Manhattan, New York. The findings demonstrate a decreasing trend in the total number of trips interacting with the central business district (CBD) as the price goes up, except for intrazonal trips. While the results show considerable growth in transit ridership (6%), single-occupant vehicles and taxis trips destined to the CBD reduced by 30% and 40%, respectively, under the $20 pricing scheme. The aggregated value of delay for all vehicles was also reduced by 32%. Our findings suggest that cordon pricing can positively ameliorate transportation network performance and consequently, improve air quality by reducing particular matter inventory by up to 17.5%. The results might facilitate public acceptance of cordon pricing strategies for the case study of NYC. More broadly, this study provides a robust framework for decision-makers across the US for further analysis on the subject
Description
Final Report
Sponsorship
U.S. Department of Transportation 69A3551747119
Date Issued
2020-05Subject
Pricing; Traffic Emissions; Network Performance; Congestion Management
Rights
Attribution 4.0 International
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Type
report
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