Congestion pricing could be a thing of the past, as the Trump administration is reportedly considering ending the new tolling system that launched in early January. That’s according to the Guardian and the New York Times. President Donald Trump is considering pulling the federal approvals that gave the green light to the plan, which tolls cars entering the zone below 60th street nine dollars. Earlier this month, Assemblyman Patrick Carroll of the 96th District, covering Clarkstown and parts of Haverstraw and Orangetown, said Rockland commuters put more into the system than they get out of it…
Congressman Mike Lawler of the Hudson Valley’s 17th district, who met with the president in Florida earlier this month to discuss congestion pricing and other issues, applauded the news. The move to remove federal approval could start a legal battle between New York State and the Feds. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the president are expected to talk about it next week.