Traffic Speed & Congestion Index
Analyzing NYC traffic velocity (mph) across 24 hours and tracking MTA Congestion Surcharge tax revenue.
Peak Midtown Congestion Speed
7.2 mph
Slowest average speed (8 AM - 6 PM)
MTA Congestion Surcharges
$95.8M
$2.50 / $2.75 tax per trip
Night Flow Speed
18.4 mph
Average 2 AM - 5 AM velocity
Speed Ratio (Night/Day)
2.5×
Off-peak vs peak traffic speed
24-Hour Traffic Velocity (mph) by Borough
Showing Manhattan morning drop vs Outer Borough flow
Monthly Infrastructure Surcharges & Taxes Collected
MTA Congestion Tax, Airport Fees, & MTA Surcharges