The Port Authority, which separately controls the tunnels entering Manhattan from New Jersey, released initial data for January showing that 8 percent fewer cars entered through the Lincoln Tunnel , Faster, more predictable travel means businesses see fewer delays, deliveries stay on schedule and workers spend less time stuck in traffic. Studies from other cities with congestion pricing have shown that reducing traffic bottlenecks leads to more dynamic and accessible commercial districts, ultimately benefiting local businesses and economies., Time lost due to traffic in Manhattan fell 28% from Jan. 5, when the toll launched, through April 26, with congestion pricing accounting for a quarter of that drop, according to a report., Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind and new numbers detail its impact. And despite, The MTA says newly released numbers show most travel times are down for drivers in Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone, while buses and subways are seeing more riders., .