Trump may halt congestion pricing

Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing
The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.
President Trump considering ending congestion pricing, highly-placed source says
New York City congestion pricing could be on life support. President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have spoken twice in the past week about ending congestion pricing tolls in the city, a highly-placed source familiar with the conversation told CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Congestion pricing has been in effect for nearly a month in New York
Congestion pricing began almost a month ago in New York. Drivers are charged up to $9 when they enter Manhattan below 60th Street. That includes most of the city's bridges and tunnels. The goal: To reduce traffic and pollution while providing funding for public transportation.
Preparing for Trump’s congestion pricing move
Second, he took aim at the specific legal route New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has suggested Trump take to congestion pricing — a more extensive environmental review. That seems like it could fly in the face of Trump’s own attempts to speed up permitting for other projects.
New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
Trump, Hochul have one-on-one conversation about New York City's congestion pricing
The governor is touting the success of the plan and is trying to convince the president to change his mind about his objections to it.
Trump Administration considers killing NYC congestion pricing: report
Trump has repeatedly stated he opposes the MTA congestion tolling plan, which charges most motorists $9 a day to enter Manhattan south of 60th St.
Trump in talks with Hochul over congestion pricing, source says
According to a source familiar with the matter, Trump and Hochul spoke twice this week, discussing a range of issues, including New York City's congestion pricing.
President Donald Trump, Gov. Kathy Hochul discuss congestion pricing's future
The head of the MTA said he remained optimistic that President Donald Trump would not repeal New York’s congestion pricing program, even as the new president had conversations with Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days about the plan’s future.
Trump pressing Hochul to end congestion pricing in New York
President Donald Trump has maintained his opposition to congestion pricing in New York and has spoken to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) twice in the past week about it. Hochul wants to keep the program, which has resulted in 1 million fewer vehicles entering the congested spots in Manhattan since its start on Jan.
Trump discussing options for halting congestion pricing, sources say
President Donald Trump has placed on target on congestion pricing, exploring ways to halt the program even as Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to convince him it's a boon for the city. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
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Manhattan traffic moves way faster since congestion pricing launched, MTA says
The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone ...