The George Washington Bridge (GWB) is a bridge that connects Fort Lee, New Jersey with the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, New York. By 2015, it carried an average of 106,000,000 vehicles per year, making it the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the most important bridges in the United States, as it is an integral conduit within the New York City metropolitan area, allowing for commuters from New Jersey to travel to work in the city.