NYC Congestion Pricing Legal Dispute Extends

New York City's congestion pricing program, which charges most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, is set to continue at least until the fall due to an agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the federal government. This follows a lawsuit filed by the MTA against the Trump administration's efforts to end the tolling system, which began in January 2025. The U.S. Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, set an initial deadline of April 20 for the program's cessation, but the legal proceedings will extend into October. Despite federal opposition citing economic concerns, New York officials, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, support the program for its potential to reduce traffic and generate $15 billion for transit upgrades. The tolls have already raised over $100 million, with an anticipated $500 million annual revenue to fund critical infrastructure improvements.