New York City's congestion pricing program, which charges a $9 toll for vehicles entering Manhattan's central business district, remains operational despite federal challenges. Governor Hochul emphasized the program's success, citing reduced traffic and increased business activity. The U.S. Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, has threatened to withhold federal funds, asserting the toll's illegality. However, a recent federal ruling dismissed key arguments against the program, indicating strong backing from local officials. The future of congestion pricing will be determined as legal evaluations unfold, with broader implications for funding city infrastructure.
The program is working," Hochul said in a video. "Business is up. Traffic is down. The cameras are staying on."
Secretary Sean Duffy has suggested the money should benefit the city's highway system and not the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
A federal judge recently threw out key arguments from opponents suing to end the program and is expected to rule on the MTA's case this fall.
Implemented in January, the program charges most vehicles entering Manhattan's central business district (from 60th Street down to the Battery) $9 during peak hours.
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