Two weeks into New York’s congestion pricing program ... to continue the litigation against the Federal Highway Administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority — but with new arguments. During the first two weeks of the toll program ...
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said the environmental assessment approved last year by President Joe Biden's Federal Highway Administration was insufficient.
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.
Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending less time trapped in traffic.
Crucially, the authority's board — including members appointed by Murphy — signed off on the new fiscal plan on Dec. 12, nearly a month after New York Gov. Hochul un-paused congestion pricing, indicating that the Jersey leader's supposed concern is no more than a "political stunt," according to one watchdog.
Traffic entering Manhattan below 60th Street dropped by 7.5% in the first week after the start of a controversial $9 toll on driving in that area.
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district—but not all areas are reaping the benefits.
Trump is considering appointing Marc Molinaro to run the federal agency that oversees public transit – a move that could spell trouble for Manhattan’s unpopular congestion toll.
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Gov. Phil Murphy has said any drop in tunnel revenue for Port Authority due to congestion pricing should not come at the expense of NJ projects.
TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.