CONGESTION PRICING TOLL DEBATE SET TO REACH COURTS
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she told President Donald Trump that congestion pricing tolls are necessary and working, yet predicted the courts will likely decide the matter. Last week Trump withdrew federal support for the program, which charges motorists a fee for driving into certain parts of Manhattan. The program's fate is uncertain, with Hochul acknowledging it may not persuade Trump to revisit his decision.
- This private meeting highlights the complex relationship between state and federal governments, raising questions about the limits of executive power and the role of governors in setting policy.
- What will be the long-term consequences for New York City's transportation infrastructure if the program is ultimately deemed unconstitutional by a court?