December 28, 2023
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels on Track to Record Highest Traffic Volume in 87 Years of Operation |
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Agency to Surpass Previous All-Time Record of 330.7 Million Crossings Set in 2019 View Graphs Showing Increasing Traffic Volumes MTA Bridges and Tunnels today announced that it is set to record its highest annual traffic volume in 87 years, with over 335 million vehicular crossings expected to be made in 2023, an increae of 1.3% over the previous record year, 2019, when 330.7 million crossings were made. MTA Bridges and Tunnels operates and maintains seven bridges and two tunnels listed at the bottom of this release that link the five boroughs of New York City. It is the busiest bridge and tunnel agency in the United States. The agency recorded 18.5 million crossings in its first full year of operation, 1937, with only three bridges completed at the time. “I’d like to commend the workforce for promoting safe road operations throughout this record year, through enforcement and infrastructure maintenance and improvements,” said MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan. “As a message to motorists traversing our facilities, E-ZPass is the least expensive, easiest way to pay your tolls. Customers can also download the increasingly popular Tolls NY app, which conveniently allows you manage your E-ZPass account.” The agency is planning further enhancements to customer experience and road safety through safety improvement projects focused on reducing congestion. Additionally, in coordination with NYC Department of Transportation, Bridges and Tunnels plays a significant role in improving regional mobility for bicyclists, pedestrians and micromobility users through the Extending Transit’s Reach plan. MTA Bridges and Tunnels’ facilities are:
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