Congestion pricing continues to be a money-maker for the MTA.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has reported that the recently implemented congestion pricing program has generated considerable revenue since its inception. In March alone, the program brought in $45 million, contributing to a total of nearly $160 million in revenue over the first three months. This initiative charges a toll of $9 for cars during peak daytime hours to enter Manhattan's Central Business District, aiming not only to raise funds but also to alleviate traffic congestion, with reports indicating an average of 82,000 fewer cars entering the area daily compared to the previous year. The MTA anticipates a total of $500 million in revenue for the program's first year, funds which it plans to utilize for significant upgrades to public transportation services across the city. However, the program is not without controversy; the Trump administration has challenged it legally, raising concerns about its impact on commuters and threatening federal funding for New York’s transportation projects unless the tolls are rescinded by the upcoming May 21 deadline. This contentious legal battle underscores broader tensions around urban congestion management and the increasing pressures on America's urban transportation infrastructure. On a public level, support for the program appears to be growing, with a recent poll indicating that 37% of New York City voters now favor congestion pricing, compared to just 26% when it was first implemented.