Trump Administration Tells NYC to Halt Congestion Pricing Program
The federal waiver granted to the state of New York by the Department of Transportation has been rescinded as of Wednesday.
NY takes on Trump in battle over congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy terminated approval of New York's program for tolling vehicles that enter Manhattan's central business district. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to fight.
USDOT Terminates Approval for NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration announced today that it has terminated approval of the pilot for New York City’s Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP).
NYC congestion pricing tolls staying on after Trump administration moves to end the program
NYC congestion pricing scanners are staying on, despite President Trump's attempt to end New York's toll for drivers in Manhattan.
Trump wants NYC’s congestion pricing dead. Will the toll system be roadkill?
MTA head Janno Lieber said 1.2 million fewer vehicles went into Manhattan's central business district in January.
Trump admin signals congestion pricing compromise
After revoking federal approval of NYC’s congestion pricing plan, the Trump administration is now signaling a willingness to negotiate. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Washington is not entirely opposed to the toll but suggests lowering it to make it fairer for working-class drivers.
Trump’s transportation secretary ‘100%’ open to some form of NYC congestion pricing after president declared tolls ‘dead’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he’d be “100%” open to some form of congestion pricing after moving to pull federal approval of the controversial toll program. But Duffy questioned the $9 toll amount — the funds of which will go toward raising $15 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority — and wondered whether the aim of the program was actually geared toward reducing congestion on Manhattan’s busiest streets.
Trump's transportation secretary is '100%' open to some form of NYC congestion pricing after pulling approval
U.S. transportation secretary Sean Duffy, who moved to pull federal approval of congestion pricing this week, has now said he is “100%” open to some form of the tolling program in Manhattan.
City plan to allow 500-foot skyscrapers in Downtown Crossing hits the brakes after pushback
A proposal that would allow for 500-foot skyscrapers in Downtown Crossing was not accompanied by specific changes to the zoning code, which sets out the detailed rules over what can be built where.
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Baton Rouge's first two downtown plans led to $3 billion in development. It's time for a third.
The new plan will focus on attracting more residents from all income levels to downtown and bringing more activity to the ...
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Nearly 27K less vehicles in Manhattan's Central Business District amid congestion pricing: MTA
Recent data from the agency shows fewer vehicles entering the central business district since the plan has been activated. 26,619 fewer vehicles per weekday entered the congestion pricing zone ...