MTA, Trump admin reach congestion pricing agreement

Congestion pricing in Manhattan is set to continue until at least the fall, as per an agreement reached between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This decision comes after US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the MTA for its excessive spending during a recent subway ride with Mayor Eric Adams.

The proposed timeline outlined in the agreement would see congestion pricing cameras remain active until October, according to court documents. The tolling program, which began in January, faced uncertainty when President Trump threatened to revoke federal approval the following month. This sparked a legal battle between the MTA and the federal government.

Secretary Duffy granted New York state an extension on the deadline to terminate congestion pricing, leading to the agreement reached between the two parties last Friday. The future of congestion pricing in Manhattan now lies in the hands of a federal judge who will make the final decision on its continuation.

As this story continues to unfold, stay tuned for further updates on the fate of congestion pricing in Manhattan.