New York City’s congestion pricing program has cleared its last bureaucratic hurdle, and most drivers could soon be paying $9 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the city’s mass transit network and will oversee the pricing plan, has been granted permission by the Federal Highway Administration to proceed with the tolls as planned, according to M.T.A.
Congestion pricing would charge most motorists $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours, down from the previously approved rate of $15.
Although it has received final government approval, congestion pricing could still be undone, even after its start date.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has also threatened to stop congestion pricing as one of his first acts in office.
Persons:
Donald J, Trump
Organizations:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Federal, Administration
Locations:
York, Manhattan