Hochul Races to Implement NYC Congestion Pricing Before Trump Takes Office

Governor Hochul aims to introduce a modified congestion toll plan to generate funds for the MTA, despite significant opposition and Trump's vow to terminate it.

Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a reduced $9 congestion toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, down from the originally proposed $15.
The plan is intended to fund New York City's public transit system and reduce traffic and pollution, but faces strong resistance from Republican lawmakers and some Democrats.
Hochul paused the plan in June, allegedly to avoid political backlash during elections, but is now pushing for its implementation before President-elect Trump can block it.
Critics argue that the toll is an oppressive tax on commuters, and Trump has promised to end the plan in his first week back in office.
The plan's revival is urgent due to existing federal approvals, but lowering the toll may trigger a new environmental review, potentially delaying its implementation.