"The Secretary's actions were arbitrary and capricious, an abuse of discretion, and not in accordance with law. Accordingly, his actions purporting to terminate that agreement, including the February 19 Letter and the April 21 Letter, are vacated. Plaintiffs are thereby relieved of the obligation to cease tolling operations. Plaintiffs are restored to their position prior to the issuance of the February 19 Letter."
"U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman made clear that U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lacks the legal authority to unilaterally void a program established by his predecessor. Congestion pricing was approved by Duffy's predecessor, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, under former President Joe Biden in 2024."
"Hochul and the MTA have touted the program, which charges drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street a $9 base toll, as a sweeping success. In its year of operation, the state says congestion pricing has significantly reduced gridlock, cut air pollution."
A federal judge ruled that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lacked legal authority to unilaterally terminate Manhattan's congestion pricing program. The program, approved under the Biden administration in 2024, charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Judge Lewis Liman determined Duffy's actions were arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion. The ruling vacated two letters Duffy sent threatening to withhold federal infrastructure funding if the program continued. The MTA and New York State challenged Duffy's demands in court rather than comply. Officials credit congestion pricing with reducing gridlock and air pollution during its first year of operation.
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