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Federal Court Upholds NYC Congestion Pricing Funding Victory

5/29/2025

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In a significant victory for New Yorkers, the MTA triumphed in court against the Trump administration, safeguarding funding for the city's congestion pricing initiative. A federal judge underscored the importance of state sovereignty, enabling the toll program to move forward. MTA Chair Janno Lieber and Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated this ruling as a win for local transit authority.

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In a significant victory for New Yorkers, the MTA triumphed in court against the Trump administration, safeguarding funding for the city's congestion pricing initiative. A federal judge underscored the importance of state sovereignty, enabling the toll program to move forward. MTA Chair Janno Lieber and Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated this ruling as a win for local transit authority.