President Trump has moved to eliminate NYC's congestion pricing program, as federal approval was revoked on February 19, 2025, by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The MTA swiftly filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation, asserting the federal government's lack of authority to cancel the congestion pricing contract. The MTA highlights that despite the program's infancy, it claims an 8% reduction in traffic since its implementation. The article also underscores the successes of similar programs in other global cities, which have seen significant decreases in congestion and emissions.
"On February 19, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent New York Governor Kathy Hochul a letter revoking federal approval for the tolling system."
"The MTA's lawsuit claims that the federal government does not have the authority to unilaterally cancel that contract, underscoring the legal complexities surrounding congestion pricing."
"While these programs did not transform urban mobility overnight, they claim to have consistently reduced congestion and emissions, with the MTA citing an 8% reduction in traffic since January 2025."
"London saw traffic drop by 15% within the first month of its program, highlighting the potential effectiveness of congestion pricing schemes implemented in urban areas."
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