Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It's Hitting Revenue Goals.
Briefly

New York's congestion pricing initiative has shown promising results in its first month, generating $48.6 million in tolls, significantly surpassing the projected $40 million monthly average. This initial revenue will cover tolling system setup costs and aid major transit repair projects. However, the program’s future is uncertain following President Trump's intervention aimed at halting the program, prompting the M.T.A. to file a lawsuit to challenge his orders. The funds raised will be pivotal in addressing both urban pollution concerns and funding the city's crumbling transit infrastructure.
New York's congestion pricing plan raised $48.6 million in tolls during its first month, a strong start for the program that exceeded expectations.
The M.T.A. expected to collect an average of $40 million a month in the program's first phase, reflecting optimism about transit funding.
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