The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) terminated New York's congestion pricing program just a month after its launch. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy communicated this decision to Governor Kathy Hochul, stating that the program's aim of generating revenue conflicted with its intended purpose of mitigating congestion. The termination received notable reactions, with New Jersey's Governor Phil Murphy praising the decision, while Hochul announced plans for legal action. The program, which had been in development since 2019, aimed to charge drivers tolls upon entering Manhattan to alleviate traffic issues but faced significant pushback and modifications.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) stated that the congestion pricing was unprecedented in scope and lacked a toll-free option, leading to its termination.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited that the toll rates were meant to raise revenue rather than reduce congestion, which contradicted the goals of the Value Pricing Pilot Program.
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