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About PlaNYC 2030
New York City is booming: more residents, busier streets, and a bustling economy. By 2030 the city's population will have increased by 1 million. But growth comes with a cost – more pollution, more energy demands, and more traffic congestion. PlaNYC 2030 is a visionary plan to improve the city's environment and build a sustainable future for generations to come. Besides improving the quality of life all for New Yorkers, PlaNYC will contribute to a 30% reduction in global warming emissions.
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Transportation & Congestion Pricing
Our roads are heavily congested and our public transit system faces serious challenges in meeting the city's transportation needs. With a million more New Yorkers on the way, how will we address these issues? Congestion pricing would reduce road congestion, shorten commutes, reduce air pollution, and raise funds for longterm mass transit upgrades.
**New! MTA Capital Plan Fact Sheets - See what's at risk without congestion pricing
Congestion Pricing Fact Sheet
Selected Excerpts from the NYC Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission Final Report
Traffic Reductions Around the Region
Brooklyn Transit Benefits
Bronx Transit Benefits
Manhattan Transit Benefits
Queens Transit Benefits
Staten Island Transit Benefits
What will we lose if congestion pricing is not enacted?

Air Quality
By reducing vehicle emissions, encouraging fuel efficiency in commercial and municipal fleets, promoting the use of clean fuels, and planting trees throughout the city, New York's air will be cleaner than ever. That means residents will breathe less of the pollution that has been linked to bronchitis, asthma, and heart disease.
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Water Quality
New York City is known for the quality of its water - but as the population grows, so do the demands on city water supplies. Protecting upstate watersheds, encouraging water conservation, improving filtration systems, and expanding sewage treatment capabilities will keep this critical resource safe.
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Brownfields
Cleaning up brownfields removes environmental threats and creates opportunities for development. PlaNYC will establish efficient cleanup guidelines and provide support for communities, agencies, and developers in order to encourage brownfield revitalization.
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Energy
We can contain energy costs and reduce emissions by supporting the renewable energy industry, providing incentives for reducing energy consumption, modernizing the city's electric grid, and establishing a city-wide energy planning board.
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Climate Change
Climate change has a real impact on New York, from rising sea levels to intense storms to hotter summer days. All PlaNYC initiatives will help reduce the city's global warming emissions by 30% by 2030. The plan also calls for a task force to protect vital infrastructure, support for community initiatives, and a strategic planning process for climate change adaptation.
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Parks & Open Space
Over 2 million New Yorkers live more than 10 minutes from a park. By building more recreational facilities, transforming undeveloped sites into green spaces, and making sure every community has a public plaza, we can improve New York's environment and residents' quality of life.
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