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Traffic congestion

These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…
First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know
First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know Driving in New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll now be paying for it. New York City has become the first city in the nation to implement a congestion pricing plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s busiest areas while funding crucial public transit improvements. This plan went into effect on Sunday, January 5. It seeks to lower traffic congestion, improve air quality, and finance important upgrades to public transportation. Key Details of the Plan Toll Rates: Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll starti…
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 A jackknifed tractor trailer has snarled traffic on Route 53 in Morris County on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 10. At 8:18 a.m., a tractor trailer jackknifed on Route 53 northbound in the area of Route 80 in Denville Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades.  Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…
Driver Who Sped Away From Trooper Crashes, Suffers Serious Injuries On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE) Driver Who Sped Away From Trooper Crashes, Suffers Serious Injuries On NJ Turnpike (UPDATE)
Driver Who Sped Away From Trooper Crashes, Suffers Serious Injuries On NJ Turnpike (Update) A 49-year-old man from New York who was stopped in the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike was seriously injured when he suddenly sped away from the trooper checking on him, hitting another vehicle Sunday morning, May 14, authorities said. The man was stopped in a Honda Accord on the shoulder near milepost 54.2 in Bordentown, when a trooper came over to check on him around 10:35 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. Suddenly, the Accord sped off, crossing from the outer roadway to the inner roadway, striking the passenger side of a Honda Odyssey, police said. The Odyssey then struck the …
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better
Proposed Improvements To Parkway Exits Could Make Trip To Jersey Shore Better A trip to the Jersey Shore might be a little less stressful by the end of this decade. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing a series of improvements on the Garden State Parkway from Milepost 80 to Milepost 83 in Ocean County. The project would go through Beachwood, South Toms River, Berkeley Township and Toms River. Drivers, residents, and other stakeholders are invited to watch this 18-minute presentation to learn about the proposed improvements between Mileposts 80 and 83 on the Garden State Parkway. New Jersey Turnpike Authority The project includes the addition of two ra…
Jersey Shore Woman, 49, Dies In Garden State Parkway Crash Jersey Shore Woman, 49, Dies In Garden State Parkway Crash
Jersey Shore Woman, 49, Dies In Garden State Parkway Crash A 49-year-old woman died in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Tuesday, March 7, authorities said. Rebecca Goodwin was heading north in a Chevrolet Trailblazer when she struck the left guardrail, ran off the road and down an embankment, overturned and struck multiple trees around 1:05 p.m. in Ocean Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Goodwin died as a result of the crash. The left lane of the GSP northbound was closed for approximately four hours resulting in moderate traffic congestion. The crash remains under investigation.
Three-Car Crash Jams Route 80 In Morris County Three-Car Crash Jams Route 80 In Morris County
Three-Car Crash Jams Route 80 In Morris County Traffic backed up along the eastbound side of Route 80 in Morris County following a three-car crash on Saturday, Feb. 18. A Dodge Charger struck the back of a Mercedes-Benz ML3, and a BMW i330 ran off the road to the right, struck the guardrail, struck the Dodge in the right shoulder, ran off the road to the left, and impacted the center guardrail and median around 3:50 p.m. near milepost 30.6 in Mount Arlington, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The driver of the BMW sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. The drive…
Four Riders Hurt In Back-To-Back PA Crash Involving Up To 15 Motorcycles, BMW, State Police Say Four Riders Hurt In Back-To-Back PA Crash Involving Up To 15 Motorcycles, BMW, State Police Say
Four Riders Hurt In Back-To-Back PA Crash Involving Up To 15 Motorcycles, BMW, State Police Say Four riders were hospitalized following a back-to-back crash in Pennsylvania that involved up to 15 motorcycles and a BMW, state police confirmed. Officers responding to the crash report on Route 22 eastbound near milepost 236.5 in Hanover Township, Northampton County found between 10 and 15 motorcycles lying on the highway with traffic at a halt just after 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, Trooper Nathan T. Branosky said in a Wednesday release. A follow-up investigation found that around 40 motorcycles were driving recklessly in the eastbound lanes before five of them crashed, causing four …
Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287 Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287
Blaze Consumes Tractor-Trailer On Route 287 A tractor-trailer burst into blames Friday afternoon on Route 287. Firefighters responded to the heavily destructive blaze on the southbound highway near the Boonton-Montville border shortly before 12:30 p.m. The Excelsior (Montville) and Towaco fire companies quickly doused the flames. Flames consumed the rig on southbound Route 287.Robert Godding for DAILY VOICE ****** NOTE: Daily Voice is trying to obtain a full list of companies and other agencies that responded. Text: (201) 943-2794. Or email: jdemarco@dailyvoice.com. Thank you. ****** There was no immediate word on possible in…
State Police: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Warren County SUV Crash State Police: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Warren County SUV Crash
State Police: Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Warren County SUV Crash A 56-year-old Warren County pedestrian was struck and killed on Route 519 Tuesday morning, state police said. George Harman, of Belvidere, was hit by a Honda Element traveling south on Route 519 near Windtryst Way in White Township just after 6:10 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Harman was killed in the crash, Curry said. The road was closed for more than two hours following the crash, causing mild traffic congestion, Curry said. Additional details were not immediately available. 
Motorcyclist Injured, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Route 80 Tire Blowout Motorcyclist Injured, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Route 80 Tire Blowout
Motorcyclist Injured, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Route 80 Tire Blowout A motorcyclist was injured and his passenger airlifted with serious injuries in a crash on Route 80 in Rockaway Township Thursday morning, state police said. Corey Uzzell, 39, of Hillside was riding a Victory motorcycle on Route 80 westbound when it overturned due to a tire blowout near milepost 37.4 just before 11 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Uzzell was ejected and moderately injured, along with his passenger, Lakeisha Green-Uzzell, 42, of Irvington, who was airlifted to Moorestown Medical Center as a result of her injuries, Curry said. The two left lanes of Route 80 wer…
Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy
Too Much To Bear? $16M Turtle Back Zoo Grant Causes Controversy Thousands of people have signed a petition opposing a $16 million state grant to build a grizzly bear exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange as well as $5 million in funds to repair some ballfields in Glen Ridge. “I object to the New Jersey taxpayer-funded Green Acres program granting The Turtle Back Zoo Entertainment Complex $16 million for a Grizzly Bear Exhibit and $5 million to renovate baseball fields in Brookdale Park in Glen Ridge,” the petition, addressed to administrators with the Green Acres program and elected officials, states. Although the petitioners mention both projects,…