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Congestion pricing
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The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Politician
Stance
KH
Kathy Hochul
G
Keep
BB
Bruce Blakeman
G
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LJ
Letitia James
A
Not on record
SK
Saritha Komatireddy
A
Not on record
TD
Thomas DiNapoli
C
Not on record
JH
Joseph Hernandez
C
Not on record
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You
Where do you stand?
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The issue
Whether drivers should keep paying a $9 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
In March 2026, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration could not cancel the toll. The administration appealed, and in September 2026 New York asked the appeals court to keep it in place.
Keep
The toll has cut traffic, sped up trips, and raised money for subway and bus repairs that millions of riders depend on.
End
It adds a daily cost for people who must drive into Manhattan, especially from neighborhoods and suburbs with few transit options.
Good to know
1
About 27 million fewer vehicles entered the toll zone in the first year. Source ↗
2
The toll raised more than $550 million for the MTA in its first year, above projections. Source ↗
3
The MTA reported 22% less air pollution and 23% faster trips for drivers in the zone. Source ↗
Words to know
Congestion pricing
Charging drivers a fee to enter a crowded area, to cut traffic and raise money.
MTA
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the state agency that runs NYC's subways, buses, and commuter trains.
Latest
Law360
NY Urges 2nd Circ. To Stop DOT Push To End Congestion Pricing
2026-09-17
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NY1
Congestion pricing upheld by federal judge over Trump's objections
2026-03-03
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