New York's congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump's objections

"The Secretary's actions were arbitrary and capricious, an abuse of discretion, and not in accordance with law. The judge noted that New York's legislature passed the toll, which its governor signed into law and received the necessary federal approvals before launching. The democratic process worked."

"Gov. Kathy Hochul said the decision vindicates a once-in-a-lifetime success story that's yielded huge benefits in its first year of operation, including reducing gridlock and unlocking critical funding for mass transit. Congestion pricing is legal, it works, and it is here to stay."

U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ruled that the Trump administration's effort to halt New York's congestion pricing program was unlawful. The $9 toll, initially approved under President Biden, aims to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the region's aging transit system. Judge Liman found that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's actions were arbitrary and capricious, lacking adequate legal justification. The judge emphasized that New York's legislature properly passed the toll, the governor signed it into law, and it received necessary federal approvals before implementation on January 5, 2025. Governor Hochul praised the decision, stating the program has successfully reduced gridlock and unlocked critical transit funding. The Department of Transportation indicated it is reviewing legal options, including potential appeal.

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