Congestion pricing in Manhattan will continue through the fall under a deal made between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as revealed in newly filed court records. The fate of the initiative will then ultimately be determined by a federal judge.
This development follows a ride last week by US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Mayor Eric Adams on New York City’s subway, during which Duffy harshly criticized the MTA for what he called excessive expenditures.
The agreement outlined in the court documents establishes that the tolling equipment — including cameras and sensors — will remain operational through October, as detailed in a letter submitted to the judge overseeing the legal battle.
The congestion pricing initiative officially launched in January, but its future was cast into doubt when President Trump announced his intention to revoke federal approval in February, prompting a legal clash between the MTA and the federal government.
Last month, Duffy granted the state of New York an extension on the federal deadline to shut down the program. That extension paved the way for Friday’s agreement between both parties.
{Matzav.com}