MTA touts success of congestion pricing as deadline looms on White House threat to shut it down
- The MTA projected to meet its financial goal of raising $500 million through congestion pricing, with February revenue at $51.9 million, exceeding January's profits by $3.3 million, as stated by MTA Co-Chief Financial Officer Jai Patel.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy opposes the congestion pricing program, threatening to withhold federal funding unless conditions on the subways improve, citing issues with safety and cleanliness.
- The MTA has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's order to end the tolls by April 20, emphasizing its revenue stream will fund essential capital improvements.
- New York City's congestion pricing program is set to end by April 20 due to a threat from the Trump administration, despite the MTA reporting a successful $51.9 million in revenue for February, surpassing January's figures.
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MTA touts success of congestion pricing as deadline looms on White House threat to shut it down
The clock is ticking on New York City's congestion pricing program, which the Trump administration says must end April 20, but the MTA is touting the toll's success saying it has exceeded revenue expectations.
Congestion Pricing: MTA announces $51.9 million in Manhattan toll revenue for February
The MTA announced on Monday that it collected $51.9 million in revenue from congestion pricing during the month of February. This is the second month of revenue data since the agency launched the Manhattan toll program on Jan. 5. The revenue comes from tolls collected in the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ), located south of 61st Street, between Feb. 1-28. It is about $3 million more than January's revenue, which was $48.6 million. Combined, the pr…
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