The Department of Transportation has revoked New York City's congestion pricing program and is reviewing California's high-speed rail project, amidst the Trump administration's broader initiatives to freeze climate funding and reduce regulations. These actions concern transit advocates who fear federal interference in crucial state and local projects that aim to enhance public transportation and address climate issues. Both projects, designed to reduce emissions and improve transportation efficiency, face political opposition, reflecting the contentious atmosphere around federal transportation funding and environmental efforts during this administration.
The D.O.T.'s moves arrive amid the Trump administration's sweeping campaign to freeze billions in climate funding, cut the federal work force and slash regulations.
High speed trains in California and the congestion pricing program in New York would have clear climate benefits.
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