Trump’s transportation secretary ‘100%’ open to some form of NYC congestion pricing after president declared tolls ‘dead’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he’d be “100%” open to some form of congestion pricing after moving to pull federal approval of the controversial toll program.
Trump team open to NYC congestion pricing scheme ... with exceptions
"Instead of paying $9, could someone pay $5 to reduce congestion, or $3 to reduce congestion?" Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Trump wants NYC’s congestion pricing dead. Will the toll system be roadkill?
MTA head Janno Lieber said 1.2 million fewer vehicles went into Manhattan's central business district in January.
Why Trump’s Push to Kill Congestion Pricing Might Fail
The president made his power to shut down the tolling system sound absolute. But legal experts say the law may not be in his favor.
Trump Administration Tells NYC to Halt Congestion Pricing Program
The federal waiver granted to the state of New York by the Department of Transportation has been rescinded as of Wednesday.
President Trump, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul talk congestion pricing in Oval Office meeting
President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul met in the Oval Office days after his administration revoked federal approval for New York City congestion pricing.
Hochul makes case for NYC congestion pricing during Oval Office meeting with Trump
Hochul and Trump met for more than an hour on Friday afternoon and also discussed other issues including immigration, infrastructure, economic development, energy, offshore wind and nuclear power.
Gov. Hochul meets with Trump to make case for NY congestion tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made the case for Manhattan’s congestion tolling during an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump after federal officials ordered a halt to the program, a spokesperson for the Democratic governor said.
As Trump moves to end NYC congestion pricing, 5 things drivers need to know
The move represented a major step for the administration of President Donald Trump, who has previously only speculated on ways to end the tolling plan. Congestion pricing refers to using electronic tolling to charge vehicles for entering certain areas of Manhattan to reduce traffic congestion and raise money for public transportation upgrades.
National links: Trump challenges New York’s congestion pricing program
President Trump targets New York City’s congestion pricing program. Seattle is set to certify a ballot measure that would tax high-income residents to build social housing. Canada’s prime minister announces a high-speed rail plan.
Congestion Pricing Raises Over $48M In 1st Month
The MTA collected over $48 million in tolls paid during the first month of congestion pricing, according to financial figures ...
Will Trump keep money flowing for $16B rail tunnel project between NJ and NY?
The Gateway Development Commission, overseeing the new rail tunnel project beneath the Hudson River, is relying on $12 ...
NYC congestion pricing collects $48.66M in 1st month as Trump admin moves to kill it
From Jan. 5, the first day of the program, to Jan. 31, tolls from the congestion pricing program generated $48.66 million, ...
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Is NYC congestion pricing officially dead? What happens next in Trump-MTA battle
Just weeks after drivers started getting slammed with a $9 fee to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday he was scrapping approval, calling the ...
MTA: Congestion pricing tolls will continue despite fed attempt to end program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the tolling program was "flat out wrong," but suggested it could be made ...
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Department of Transportation Pulls Plug on Manhattan’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners,’ ...
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New York MTA sues as federal government moves to end Manhattan congestion tolling (updated)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has quickly filed a lawsuit today in an effort to block federal government ...
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