Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently indicated his openness to congestion pricing, acknowledging its potential benefits in managing traffic. He voiced concerns about blocking access to roads for taxpayers, referencing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's controversial toll program. Duffy’s comments suggest a possible reconsideration of tolls despite previous statements from President Trump declaring them 'dead.' Advocates defend the program, citing successful traffic reduction in Manhattan, while opponents criticize the financial burden on commuters who depend on driving, highlighting an ongoing battle over the future of congestion pricing in New York.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed openness to congestion pricing as a solution for traffic management, but criticized tolls that could block access to roads for taxpayers.
Despite federal opposition and lawsuits from the MTA, advocates argue that congestion pricing has successfully reduced traffic in targeted areas of Manhattan since its inception.
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