New York's Congestion Pricing Funds Air Quality Upgrades at Hunts Point Market
New York City's congestion pricing program is funding significant air quality improvements at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the replacement of 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) with cleaner diesel and hybrid models. This initiative is expected to reduce particulate matter emissions by 99.7% and nitrogen oxide by 66%. The replacements are part of a broader environmental mitigation package linked to the congestion pricing program, which charges a base toll of $9 for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The program aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality in the city. The Department of Transportation has been rolling out new units since December, with plans to replace an additional 75 units this year, supported by a $15 million investment. 
