Revocation of New York City's Toll Congestion Pricing Program
The Trump administration is revoking federal approval of New York City's toll congestion pricing program, leading to a clash between Governor Hochul and President Trump.
Key Points
- Federal approval of tolls revoked by the Transportation Department
- Governor Hochul vows to fight the decision
- President Trump campaigned to end congestion pricing
- Traffic decreased by 9% since toll implementation
- 6 out of 10 New Yorkers oppose killing the tolls
Pros
- Reduced traffic by 9% since implementation in January
- Generated much-needed revenue for the transit system
Cons
- Unpopular with residents of Hudson Valley, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey