Sean Duffy appeals ruling on New York City congestion pricing
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 1
Sean Duffy appeals ruling on New York City congestion pricing
7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 1
The US transportation secretary filed the notice on Friday, challenging Judge Lewis Liman's March decision that let the tolling programme continue.
The appeal keeps President Donald Trump's administration's effort to shut down the Manhattan traffic-pricing scheme alive after the court found Duffy's earlier move unlawful.
The case is the latest legal battle over a programme designed to reduce congestion in New York City by charging drivers to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan.
How might claims of 'illegal discrimination' in toll exemptions and mitigation funds impact the future of urban congestion pricing programs?
Could the Trump administration's appeal overturn NYC's congestion pricing despite evidence of reduced traffic and cleaner air?
With $15 billion in transit upgrades at stake, what happens to NYC's public transportation if the congestion pricing program is halted?