A letter from U.S. transportation secretary Sean Duffy to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, indicates an end to congestion pricing in New York City. The system, 20 years in the making, went into effect on January 5.
Donald Trump’s administration has terminated federal approval of New York City’s controversial congestion pricing scheme, sparking an immediate state-federal legal battle. Transportation secretary Sean Duffy informed New York governor Kathy Hochul of his department’s decision in a letter on Wednesday.
A standoff between the MTA, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Trump administration after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked congestion pricing. The MTA didn't waste any time heading to court to file papers to prevent the tolls from being stopped.
The Trump administration did in fact make a first effort to disassemble congestion pricing yesterday; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul saying that the agency will revoke federal approval for MTA’s tolling plan that started on Jan.
Weber is among the Republicans who are calling for a full audit of the fiscal administration of the MTA, arguing that the agency’s $19 billion budget is ripe for a review that could help the state cut costs. “We need to do an up and down, thorough review and a forensic audit of the MTA budget,” Weber said.
Kathy Hochul Wednesday announcing it had rescinded approval for her state's controversial congestion program. The governor had a simple response: "We'll see you in court." Recent data has ...
Hochul and Trump met at the Oval Office for more than an hour for a “frank, candid conversation about New York’s key priorities including congestion pricing, immigration, infrastructure, economic development, energy, offshore wind and nuclear power,” confirmed Hochul spokesman Avi Small Saturday.
In a fiery press conference, New York’s governor attacked the president over his attempt to kill congestion pricing and proclaim himself a king.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday pushed back against President Trump after the White House rescinded approval of Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan. “Since this
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has made the case for Manhattan’s congestion tolling during an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump