April 22, 2025

New York defies federal order, continues congestion toll collection

Steve Smith

New York defies federal order, continues congestion toll collection

New York City continues to collect tolls for congestion pricing despite a federal order to stop. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) had withdrawn its approval for the tolls, but the city hasn’t budged.

The big picture: The tolls started in January to cut down on traffic and gather funds for public transit improvements. However, the USDOT said these tolls might be against the law for federally-funded highways.

The US Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, sent a stern message to New York Governor Kathy Hochul on April 21. He warned the state could lose federal funds and support if the tolls don't stop.

The USDOT gave New York until April 20 to end the tolling, yet drivers are still paying. Now, the state has 30 more days to either justify the tolls or halt collections.

What's next: New York must explain how the tolls are legal or stop collecting them to avoid further federal actions, according to a letter sent to Governor Hochul on April 21.

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