NYC Congestion Pricing Could Continue Until Early Fall: Reports

NEW YORK CITY — Congestion pricing in New York City could continue until early fall following an agreement between the MTA and the Trump administration, according to reports.

A timeline submitted by the MTA to a federal judge shows the tolls will continue at least through late October, due to legal motions the MTA and the federal government have agreed to, CBS News and Politico Pro reported on Monday.

A judge would then determine the fate of congestion pricing.

The latest development comes after the Trump administration announced on March 17 that it would extend its deadline for the MTA to end congestion pricing for another 30 days.

Congestion pricing in the city raised nearly $52 million in toll revenue in February, according to MTA data, Patch previously reported.

February's totals in addition to last month's $48.6 million has brought in over $100 million in tolls paid.

President Donald Trump had initially given the MTA until March 18 to end the program and tolls to allow for an "orderly cessation."

About 481,907 vehicles entered the congestion pricing zone in February, according to the MTA. That number is 2 percent greater than in January.

Since Jan. 5, drivers have been charged $9 entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

The MTA has said the toll would bring in nearly $500 million a year. The plan is expected to generate more than $15 billion for public transportation upgrades in New York City, officials said.

The purpose of the plan is to reduce gridlock in Manhattan's busiest areas and encourage public transit use.

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