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Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Work

The Secretary is doubling down on the Trump administration's mistaken view that the toll is ineffective and a "cash grab" from "hard-working New Yorkers." Is it too much to ask that he clean off the camera lens?

February 28, 2025

What Trump and Musk’s Deregulatory Blitz Could Mean for Auto Safety

Auto safety regulations are in the crosshairs — but Elon Musk may make out like, well, like an oligarch.

February 28, 2025

Memo to the President: Manhattan Economy Improving, Thanks to Congestion Pricing

Lower Manhattan's economy has gotten an almost billion-dollar boost in just the first month of congestion pricing's existence, the MTA said on Wednesday.

February 27, 2025

‘Complete Streets’ Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge

Some basic technical resources were housed on a single government website that was scrubbed shortly after Trump's inauguration. Now, advocates are scrambling.

February 26, 2025

Meet The FHWA Director Trump Disrespected and Ignored … And Just Put Under A Huge Microscope

The executive director of the Federal Highway Administration must feel like she has whiplash.

February 24, 2025

Hochul Finally Finds Her Voice in Defending Congestion Pricing From ‘King’ Trump

Gov. Hochul scorned President Trump for killing congestion pricing, finally loudly and proudly standing up for the tolling program.

February 20, 2025

‘King’ Trump Pulls Approval for Congestion Pricing: Can He Really Do This? (Not Legally!)

On the one hand: no! On the other hand, well, he certainly thinks he can!

February 19, 2025

NYC Subway Riders to Trump: Drop Dead

"For him to cancel congestion pricing is insane. It just shows that he doesn’t really care about New Yorkers," said one straphanger. "He's a scumbag," said another.

February 19, 2025

Trump Withdraws Federal Approval for Congestion Pricing, Blowing Hole in Transit Budget, as MTA Files Lawsuit

The $9 toll is a burden on "working class" residents, according to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, who ignored the millions of working-class regional residents who depend on transit.

February 19, 2025