Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid To Kill NYC Congestion Toll
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted the Trump administration’s effort to kill New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program. [emphasis, links added]
U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order barring the administration from getting rid of the program and withholding federal funding if the city failed to nix the program.
Liman’s Tuesday restraining order keeps the tolls in place through at least June 9 and prevents Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy from retaliating against the city.
“The judge’s ruling today was not on the merits of our case against Hochul’s class warfare, but rather a temporary pause to have more time to reach a decision,” a Department of Transportation spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“Enforcement actions for noncompliance were merely under consideration, and we will comply with the judge’s request to hold.”
“We look forward to making our case in court against (New York Gov. Kathy) Hochul’s illegal tolls as we work to protect working-class Americans from being unfairly charged to go to work, see their families, or visit the city,” the statement continued.
In February, Trump posted an image of himself wearing a crown and wrote, “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
The program was launched in January, using electronic license plate readers and charging most drivers a $9 toll during peak periods to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street in an attempt to reduce congestion and raise funds to improve mass transit.
The city said the program has dramatically reduced congestion on the roadways.
There have been about 5.8 million fewer cars than expected in the congestion zone between January and March, or a reduction of about 8% to 13%, officials said.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander said the program was better for businesses, the city’s tourism industry, and bus and taxi rides.
He noted that car crashes, noise complaints, and traffic were down.
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VOWG
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I think this is one area where the President and Federal government really have no say. The State and the city can tax the life out of their residents and the option is to leave. See California…
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VOWG
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At my age I have been prepared for some time now.
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