MTA chairman still 'positive' President Trump will not repeal congestion pricing
The head of the MTA said he remained optimistic that President Donald Trump would not repeal New York’s congestion pricing program, even as the new president had conversations with Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days about the plan’s future.
Trump Administration considers killing NYC congestion pricing: report
Trump has repeatedly stated he opposes the MTA congestion tolling plan, which charges most motorists $9 a day to enter Manhattan south of 60th St.
Trump considers blocking NYC congestion toll program
Kathy Hochul, who supports the toll for mass transit improvements, recently spoke with Trump to defend the plan. The move to block the program could trigger lawsuits from state officials and complicate MTA funding efforts.
Has NYC congestion pricing worked? MTA releases dramatic new traffic volume numbers
Quicker trips, fewer traffic jams, and shifts in commuting patterns are becoming more apparent. Here's what MTA officials are saying since congestion pricing has been implemented:
Trump admin may block NYC's congestion pricing
New York City’s congestion pricing program has been in effect for nearly a month, charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. While some residents say traffic has improved, the Trump administration is reportedly considering pulling federal approval for the tolling plan.
Trump pressing Hochul to end congestion pricing in New York
The toll helps fund the MTA, an agency that has numerous plans to use the money from congestion pricing to improve the city's public transportation system.
Trump could halt congestion pricing that has helped unsnarl Manhattan's busy streets
Without the authorization the program could be left open to legal challenges that could end, or at the very least temporarily pause, congestion pricing from continuing. The outlet says that no final decision has been made,
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