Trump rescinds DOT approval for NYC congestion toll, condemns city to pollution
Duffy claimed that it's unfair that drivers should have to pay to use roads since there are already tolls on bridges into Manhattan and claimed there are no alternatives, ignoring the buses and subway trains operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Trump administration revokes approval of NYC congestion toll
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said New York’s first-in-the-nation fee, meant to ease gridlock and reduce emissions, was a “slap in the face” to working-class Americans.
Trump moves to kill congestion pricing in NYC
The Trump administration will move to halt a controversial Manhattan toll plan on Wednesday, throwing into doubt billions of dollars in financing for the region’s mass transit system. Rescinding federal support for the tolls is expected to trigger lawsuits from backers of the tolls against the decision.
Trump administration moves to end New York City's congestion pricing
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was rescinding federal approval of New York City's congestion pricing program that is designed to reduce traffic and raise money to upgrade aging subway and bus systems.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some part
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