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MTA and Trump Administration Agree to Keep NYC Congestion Pricing Tolls Through Fall

The $9 tolls for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will remain in place pending further court rulings, as federal and local officials defer legal motions until October.

Overview

  • The Trump administration has decided not to seek an immediate court injunction to force the removal of New York City's congestion pricing tolls.
  • The MTA and federal government reached an agreement to maintain the tolls, which charge most vehicles $9 during peak hours, until at least October.
  • A federal court will not rule on the ongoing legal dispute until all motions are filed and reviewed, with deadlines set for the fall.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the program, warning that federal transit funding for New York could be at risk if the MTA does not comply with federal demands.
  • The MTA has stated it will not discontinue the tolls unless ordered by a court, emphasizing the program's importance for funding critical transit improvements.

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