MTA, Trump Administration Agree to Extend NYC Congestion Pricing Through October

The Trump administration and New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) have reached an agreement allowing New York City’s congestion pricing program to continue through late October. This development comes despite President Trump's opposition to the program, which imposes a $9 toll on drivers in lower Manhattan during peak times, and aims to reduce traffic while generating revenue for mass transit improvements. Recent data indicates that the program has successfully decreased traffic by 13% and raised over $100 million since its inception in January. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had previously set a deadline to end the program by March 21, which was later extended, reflecting ongoing legal negotiations. Governor Kathy Hochul has been a staunch defender of the congestion pricing model, emphasizing its necessity for transit improvements. The federal court is expected to make a definitive ruling on the program's future after the current timeline expires in the fall.