New York's congestion pricing program faces federal pressure from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who warned of serious repercussions if the state does not comply with federal mandates by May 21. Duffy's letter highlighted discrepancies in his claims, including assertions about funding priorities that contradict the actions taken by state transportation departments under Biden's infrastructure plan. Additionally, disputes arose over the legality of tolls funding transit, with significant legal backing in favor of toll revenues being utilized for such purposes, undermining the rigid stance of the DOT.
Duffy contended that the Biden administration encouraged spending on transit over highways. In fact, even under Biden's infrastructure plan, state departments of transportation prefer to spend federal dollars on highway projects over transit.
Duffy also warned that DOT would hold back on National Environmental Policy Act approvals, even though NEPA requires a federal agency to undertake specific actions and can't be used as a tool to compel compliance.
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