Trump admin moves to block NYC congestion toll program
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Trump Moves to Block NYC's Congestion Pricing Program
Above: Warning sign that Enforcement Zone is ahead on 11th Avenue in New York City indicates that vehicles will be entering the congestion relief zone. Image copyright: Deb Cohn-Orbach/Contributor/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The congestion pricing program harms working-class Americans and small business owners. Commuters have already paid for these highways through gas taxes, and this additional toll leaves them with no free alternative for travel. While impeding commerce, the program also makes New York City accessible only to the elite.
Democratic narrative
Congestion pricing was lawfully approved by the federal government and has already proven successful in reducing traffic, improving air quality, and providing critical funding for public transportation improvements. It has even increased foot traffic in business districts. New York should fight the Trump administration to prevent this block.