The introduction of a $9 congestion fee has resulted in faster speeds on some of the city’s famously snarled streets and fewer commuters on the bridges and tunnels. “The traffic is absolutely less, even during rush hour,

Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.

Congestion pricing has been in effect for more than a full week now, and MTA officials say the numbers show traffic has decreased. "The greatest improvements are on inbound river crossings," said MTA Deputy Chief of Policy and External Relations Juliette Michaelson.