What is happening with the New York City congestion pricing plan?
The Department of Transportation is terminating New York City's congestion pricing program, which was designed to reduce traffic and generate funding for public transit. According to the transcript, a letter is being sent from the Transportation Department to the governor's office today announcing this decision. In response, state officials are expected to contest this move, likely through legal action. The transcript indicates that "we can expect the state to respond probably with a lawsuit." This sets the stage for a legal battle over the future of urban transportation policy in NYC, with implications for both commuters and public transit funding.
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Anticipated Legal Battle Over Congestion Pricing Decision
ABC News·8 months ago