Feds sign off on New York City’s latest congestion pricing plan

(The Center Square) — New York City has received a green light from the Biden administration to implement a retooled congestion pricing program, but the plan still faces lawsuits from opponents and anticipated pushback from incoming President-elect Donald Trump.

Last Thursday, the Federal Highway Administration approved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan, which Gov. Kathy Hochul resurrected earlier this month with a reduced base fare of $9 – down from the original plan of $15. The program will go into effect on Jan. 5, just days before Trump takes over the presidency.