New York's congestion toll of $9 for most vehicles entering Manhattan's busiest areas continues to be enforced despite federal opposition. Initially challenged by Trump administration officials citing concerns for working-class Americans, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is engaged in a legal battle to maintain the fee. The toll is intended to alleviate traffic congestion and fund public transportation improvements. As of now, fewer cars are entering central Manhattan as the program progresses, indicating its effectiveness.
The fee began Jan. 5 and is meant to not just reduce traffic jams but also raise billions of dollars in revenue for New York's subways, commuter trains and public buses.
In case there were any doubts, MTA, State and City reaffirmed in a court filing that congestion pricing is here to stay and that the arguments Secretary Duffy made trying to stop it have zero merit.
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