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Congestion Pricing Surpasses $562M, Faces Criticism and Legal Hurdles

2/4/2026

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The MTA's congestion pricing program generated over $562 million in its first year, exceeding the $500 million projection.
Critics, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, say the program prioritizes revenue over traffic reduction, citing 27 million fewer vehicles entering the toll zone.
The toll is set to rise from $9 to $15 by 2031, while legal challenges continue with a judge blocking efforts to revoke federal approval.

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Story summary

The MTA's congestion pricing program generated over $562 million in its first year, exceeding the $500 million projection.
Critics, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, say the program prioritizes revenue over traffic reduction, citing 27 million fewer vehicles entering the toll zone.
The toll is set to rise from $9 to $15 by 2031, while legal challenges continue with a judge blocking efforts to revoke federal approval.