Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, ...

The morning commute into Manhattan is getting shorter for most people, with travel times down on most major crossings after the start of New York City’s congestion pricing toll earlier this month.

MTA officials say they expect the toll to lead to 80,000 fewer vehicles entering the congestion relief zone below 60th Street in Manhattan ... ahead of the Monday morning rush.