Feds give final approval for congestion pricing as Hempstead files lawsuit
Federal transportation officials have granted final approval for New York’s congestion pricing plan, clearing the way for the MTA to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning on January 5th. Announcement of the approval followed the filing of a new lawsuit by Hempstead Town officials aiming to block congestion pricing.
Federal officials back $9 NY congestion pricing toll, opening way for Jan. 5 debut
The MTA's congestion pricing plan cleared its last regulatory hurdle Friday. It's unclear whether President-elect Trump will try to reverse the plan.
Feds give green light to Hochul’s $9 NYC congestion pricing plan clearing final bureaucratic hurdle
Lieber said the sign-off also gave a seal of approval to the congestion pricing phase-in plan unveiled last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul’s plan approved this week by MTA board members – which resurrected the hated toll program that she placed on months-long “pause” – will lower the base toll from $15 to $9, at least to start.
Congestion Pricing Plan Set to Come to New York City on Jan. 5
The Federal Highway Administration approved the program Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed.
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NYC's congestion pricing clears final legislative hurdle, on track for Jan. 5 start
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
US approves New York plan to impose $9 Manhattan congestion fee starting Jan. 5
The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it has approved New York's plan to begin imposing a $9 congestion mitigation charge for driving in Manhattan starting on Jan. 5, a move aimed at raising billions for mass transit and cutting traffic.
NYC Congestion pricing plan gets federal approval, set to begin Janaury 5
The Federal Highway Administration has approved NYC’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin January 5. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll, increasing to $12 by 2028 and $15 by 2031.
Federal officials give final approval for congestion pricing
Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.
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As the congestion pricing plan in New York City cleared one of its final administrative hurdles on Friday, yet another legal challenge was filed against it.
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