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THE EXPRESS

President Trump’s effort to kill halt congestion pricing in NYC on Wednesday begs many questions about the controversial toll program’s future.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) terminated its original approval of the program in a shocking move this week. More specifically, it rescinded a Nov. 21, 2024, agreement made under the Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) during the Biden administration. (The VPPP essentially provides transportation agencies with options to manage highway congestion through tolling and other pricing.)

Political lingo aside, nothing in congestion pricing’s immediate path ahead will change — mostly due to a lawsuit the MTA immediately filed in federal court moments after the Trump administration made its Feb. 19 announcement.

Janno Lieber, MTA chair and CEO, called the feds’ move a “baseless effort to snatch benefits” such as reduced traffic, faster travel times and increased speeds for buses and emergency vehicles away from New Yorkers.

Story by Barbara Russo-Lennon. Read the full story at AMNY.com.

CITY IN MOTION

Multiple subway lines are facing planned service changes. Be sure to check online at new.mta.info before traveling. 

A person was fatally struck by a subway train in the Bronx early Thursday morning, it was reported. 

POLITICAL EDGE with Politics NY

Mayor Eric Adams‘ staff abruptly ended a Bronx press conference Thursday when reporters refused to stick to the script and tried to ask Hizzoner about his political future and congestion pricing.

MORNING HUDDLE from amNY Sports

Marcus Stroman said it himself: he’s a starter. 

ENTERTAINMENT

The annual On Air Fest is set to take over Brooklyn this weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events spanning three days starting on Feb. 19.

ON THE TOWN

In the jungle you must wait, until you drink five times or eight. ADGNYC proudly presents: Jumanji!

Join us for a night of comedy that’s sure to make Mike Pence uncomfortable.