"The ruling allows the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to keep charging vehicles entering Manhattan's busiest areas during peak hours. The U.S. Department of Transportation had tried to revoke federal approval shortly after the toll program launched last year."
"Officials say the program has raised $468 million in its first year while cutting vehicle entries by 11% and lowering emissions in the congestion zone. Gov. Kathy Hochul called the decision a major victory and said congestion pricing is 'here to stay.'"
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's effort to revoke federal approval of New York City's congestion pricing program. The program charges vehicles entering Manhattan's busiest areas during peak hours and will continue operating under MTA management. In its first year, the program generated $468 million in revenue, reduced vehicle entries by 11%, and lowered emissions in the congestion zone. Governor Kathy Hochul characterized the ruling as a significant victory, affirming that congestion pricing will remain in place.
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