HEALTHFORTUNE
‘Even shaving one minute off an EMT trip for severe cases can generate huge economic benefits.’ Well, New York’s congestion pricing did just that
New York City's congestion pricing reduced ambulance travel time by 63–70 seconds in Manhattan, with significant benefits for severe medical cases. A study by six economists found no traffic displacement, as drivers reduced travel instead of relocating it.
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