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Trump Administration and MTA Agree to Keep Manhattan Congestion Pricing Until Fall

The $9 toll for vehicles entering below 60th Street during peak hours will remain operational pending a federal court decision later this year.

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Overview

  • The Trump administration will not seek a court injunction to halt New York City's congestion pricing program until at least the fall.
  • A provisional agreement allows the tolls to remain in effect while a federal judge reviews the ongoing legal dispute between the MTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • The congestion pricing plan charges most vehicles $9 for entering Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours, aiming to reduce traffic and fund transit improvements.
  • The Trump administration previously rescinded federal approval for the program and set an April 20 deadline for its removal, but enforcement of this deadline has been delayed.
  • U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized the policy, citing concerns over double-charging drivers and the potential withholding of federal transit funding.