New York City's congestion pricing initiative will persist, countering the federal government's ultimatum to cease operations. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized its success in reducing traffic and boosting local businesses. Despite the federal government expecting compliance, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) maintains that legal backing from a federal judge undermines the call to end the program. The congestion pricing, introduced on January 5, focuses on charging vehicles entering Manhattan's busy districts to alleviate traffic congestion and fund subway repairs.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated, "The program is working. Traffic is down, business is up and the cameras are staying on."
The U.S. Transportation Department expected New York to comply with the Sunday deadline to terminate the congestion pricing program.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials indicated that it is unlikely anything will change regarding congestion pricing, as a federal judge has sided with New York.
Congestion pricing went into effect on Jan. 5, aiming to reduce traffic and generate funds to repair the subway system.
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