impacts of transportation

Question 1

Traffic congestion

Answer 1

traffic congestion is a significant challenge in New York City, particularly in Manhattan during rush hours, leading to slower speeds, longer commute times, vehicular queues, traffic jams, and wasted productivity.

Congestion has increased by 53% since 2006, costing the city approximately $20 billion annually, with commuters in Queens and Manhattan experiencing delays costing them between $1,500 and $1,900 per year.

Question 2

Accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists

Answer 2

Pedestrian and cyclist safety is a concern, with over 228,000 motor vehicle accidents occurring in the city in 2021, resulting in a high number of injuries and fatalities, especially during the summer months for cyclists and the winter months for pedestrians.

Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents, contributing to nearly 30.4% of all incidents.

Question 3

Increasing expensive

Answer 3

The rising cost of fuel in New York City, averaging AUD $1.95 per liter from May to August 2022, compared to AUD $1.62 in Australia, places a financial burden on commuters and impacts personal household budgets.

Congestion also increases expenses for ride-share vehicles, commercial trucks, and fleet hire, with traffic moving 23% slower in the most congested areas of Manhattan compared to the 2010-2019 period, leading to increased traffic-related air pollution of around 9% from 1990 to 2019, even when adjusted for population growth.