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U.S. Warns NYC: Scrap Congestion Pricing or Lose Funding

4/22/2025

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a stark warning to New York: eliminate the $9 congestion pricing program by May 21 or face funding cuts. Governor Kathy Hochul stands firm, defending the program as both legal and beneficial, citing its success in easing traffic and boosting transit revenue. Meanwhile, the MTA explores legal avenues to uphold the tolls.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a stark warning to New York: eliminate the $9 congestion pricing program by May 21 or face funding cuts. Governor Kathy Hochul stands firm, defending the program as both legal and beneficial, citing its success in easing traffic and boosting transit revenue. Meanwhile, the MTA explores legal avenues to uphold the tolls.