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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Halting New York’s Congestion Pricing Program

Blocking federal funding threats, the order preserves the $9 congestion charge through June 9.

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FILE - Signs advising drivers of congestion pricing tolls are displayed near the exit of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Vehicles pass a sign on 9th Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program in effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th street in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
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Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman issued a temporary restraining order on May 27 that bars the Department of Transportation from withdrawing approval or withholding federal funds until at least June 9.
  • Since its January launch, the program has levied a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during weekday peak hours.
  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has collected about $215.7 million to date and remains on pace to meet its $500 million revenue goal for 2025 to fund $15 billion in transit upgrades.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked the program’s federal approval in February, prompting the MTA to file suit in federal court.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul hailed the ruling as a vindication of New York’s authority to manage its own traffic policy and protect commuter investments.