A toll program in New York City has resulted in environmental gains across all five boroughs. The Trump administration is seeking to end it.By Kiley PriceJust over a year ago, New York City implemented a first-in-the-nation “congestion pricing” program to reduce traffic, fund public transit work and improve air quality by raising tolls for drivers coming into Manhattan’s major hubs.Â
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: February 24, 2026 10:22 PM
Atmospheric COâ‚‚
429.9 ppm
+17.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ‚„
1946.47 ppb
+6.49
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year