Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
The transportation secretary said he would revoke federal approval for the program, citing the cost to motorists; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move.
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Donald Trump Has Just Saved New York From Its Leaders’ Worst Instincts
The Big Apple will no longer take a bite out of motorists’ pockets. New York City’s $9 congestion toll, a pilot program approved by president Joe Biden in November and put in place in January, is set to be eliminated,
Trump Wants Congestion Pricing Dead by March 21. New York Won’t Budge.
Court filings revealed that President Trump is seeking to end the New York toll program within weeks. Legal experts say the deadline is not enforceable.
New York watchdog urges state to cap 'runaway' spending
New York state government spending is skyrocketing, according to a fiscal watchdog group, which is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers to cap annual expenditures and brace for federal funding cuts.
New York City congestion program collected $48.6 million in January
New York City collected $48.6 million in revenue from the first month of its congestion pricing program that the Trump administration has moved to kill, a transit agency said.
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New York Governor Hochul Strikes Deal to End Illegal Prison Workers' Strike, HALT Act Suspended Temporarily
NY Governor Hochul settles an illegal strike by prison workers, halting the action and negotiating key concessions.
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Google Pixel phones took a free ride on the New York subway for a unique experiment
Google and New York Metro Transit authority came together to perform an experiment to gain insights on track-safety.
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New York’s MTA Files Lawsuit to Keep First-in-U.S. Congestion Toll
After USDOT pulled approval of New York City's congestion toll, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit to keep it. Details here.
LI does not need its own transportation planning group
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council directs the use of billions of dollars in federal funds to facilitate transportation projects in its region, which includes Long Island, New York City, and the counties of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam.
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New York City Mayor Adams, NYC Department of Social Services to transition Fair Fares pilot to OMNY
The transition follows the conclusion of a successful Fair Fares pilot on OMNY between the DSS and the MTA.
New York Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Threat to End Congestion Pricing
Also today: New Jersey commuters reach a breaking point, and Airbnb billionaire offers pre-fab homes for fire victims.
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Trump administration moves to end New York City's congestion pricing
Trucks and buses pay up to $21.60. The fee is reduced by 75% at night. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a New York bridge authority quickly filed suit in Manhattan seeking to block the move. They said the decision was made "for blatantly ...