Summary
On Monday, President Donald Trump urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to consider ending New York City's congestion pricing program. This program charges drivers a fee to enter Manhattan's central business district to reduce traffic and pollution. It has sparked a disagreement between federal and New York officials.
Key Facts
- President Trump asked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to review New York City's congestion pricing program.
- The congestion pricing program charges a fee for vehicles entering Manhattan's central business district during peak hours.
- New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, support the program, saying it funds crucial transportation repairs.
- The program is contested in court but is still operating as of now.
- The Federal Highway Administration instructed New York to stop collecting these tolls, but the city continues the program.
- Tolls initially started as a $15 fee, reduced to $9 for many cars.
- The idea for congestion pricing in New York was first proposed in 2007 by then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
