Trump may halt congestion pricing

MTA chairman still 'positive' President Trump will not repeal congestion pricing
The head of the MTA said he remained optimistic that President Donald Trump would not repeal New York’s congestion pricing program, even as the new president had conversations with Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days about the plan’s future.
Is congestion pricing working? Manhattan traffic speeds mostly improving, MTA says
Is NYC's congestion pricing working to improve traffic in Manhattan? Here's a look at the MTA data for the first three weeks.
Trump, Hochul talk congestion pricing. Here’s how the call went
President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul got on the phone on Thursday to talk about New York’s controversial congestion pricing program. Trump and Hochul had spoken on Monday about a range of issues in a pre-arranged call, the New York Post reported.
Hochul refuses to detail talks with anti-congestion pricing Trump over future of toll program
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday refused to disclose her recent conversations with President Trump on the fate of New York City’s congestion pricing program following reports on Thursday that he may scuttle the fairly new tolling system.
President Trump considering ending congestion pricing, highly-placed source says
President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have spoken twice in the past week about ending congestion pricing in New York City, a source familiar with the conversation tells CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Congestion pricing makes getting into Manhattan faster, if pricier: new data
Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.
Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing
The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.
Congestion pricing impacts: Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds
The MTA released new numbers on Friday showing that despite some perceptions, the controversial tolling program has made a big impact on the number of vehicles in Manhattan.
Trump Administration considers killing NYC congestion pricing: report
Trump has repeatedly stated he opposes the MTA congestion tolling plan, which charges most motorists $9 a day to enter Manhattan south of 60th St.
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The analysis did not include changes to travel speeds on the George Washington Bridge or Cross-Bronx Expressway. The environmental assessment published by the MTA before the tolls launch expected traffic in those areas to increase slightly as drivers tried to circumvent the congestion pricing fees.
Foe of Congestion Pricing Expected to Head Key Transit Agency
Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman, would steer the Federal Transit Administration, which supports mass transit ...
MTA stats: 30,000 fewer vehicles daily in congestion pricing zone compared to average January weekday
Trip times fell by 15% in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, and by 30% on the Queensboro, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, ...
Chris Christie has fiery advice for NJ to fight congestion pricing: ‘Stop these projects’
Former New Jersey Gov. Christie has some advice for how the Garden State can fight congestion pricing: cut millions of ...
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It Could Be Lights Out For New York Dems’ Climate Toll Scheme In Manhattan
The Trump administration is thinking about blocking Democrats’ traffic congestion tax scheme in New York City, The New York Times ...
Manhattan’s Morning Commute Time Drops With New Congestion Toll
The morning commute into Manhattan is getting shorter for most people, with travel times down on most major crossings after ...
MTA rejects $500K in NJ ads trolling NYC’s congestion pricing as war over tolls rages on
Last June, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the MTA to pause a planned $15 congestion toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, ...
NYC’s congestion pricing means more traffic—and pollution—in the South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods
The city has begun charging drivers to enter a central business district—but not all areas are reaping the benefits.