EZ Pass Reader Traffic Speed Data for NYC Streets

EZ Pass readers installed across New York City continuously measure vehicle speed on local streets. The data supports traffic management programs like Midtown in Motion, which covered midtown Manhattan from 1st to 9th Avenue between 42nd and 57th Streets. This dataset is maintained by data.cityofnewyork.us and has been updated as recently as April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze median_speed_fps and median_tt_sec trends by borough to identify chronic congestion hotspots.
• Model traffic flow variations using median_calculation_timestamp and aggregation_period_sec for time-series forecasting.
• Correlate link_length_ft with median_tt_sec to assess the impact of road segment length on travel time.
• Map traffic speeds spatially using the polyline geometry data for specific link_name locations.

Strengths

• Data collection is automated via EZ Pass reader infrastructure, providing continuous measurement.
• Includes specific geographic coverage details for programs like Midtown in Motion.
• Dataset is actively maintained, with a last updated date of April 2026.

Limitations

• Data availability is incomplete, with a known gap from May 17th to June 30th, 2025.
• Key metadata such as total row count, file size, and license information are unknown.
• Spatial coverage is limited to New York City streets equipped with EZ Pass readers.

Provenance

Source

data.cityofnewyork.us

Collection Method

Collected automatically by EZ Pass reader sensors installed on NYC streets.

Time Range

July 2024 to current (with a noted data gap in mid-2025).

Freshness

Updated as of April 2026; update frequency is null.

Geography

New York City, specifically local streets with EZ Pass readers, including areas like midtown Manhattan.