Judge Extends NYC Congestion Pricing Through at Least June 9

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s effort to kill the program, which remains in limbo as a lawsuit filed by the MTA moves forward.

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May 28, 2025, 6:00 AM PDT

By Diana Ionescu @aworkoffiction


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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to kill New York City’s congestion pricing program, issuing a temporary restraining order against USDOT’s directive to suspend the program by the end of May, according to an Associated Press article by Philip Marcelo.

The injunction will keep the program running until at least June 9, but could allow it to continue through the summer as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s lawsuit against the federal government unfolds.

Planetizen readers will be familiar with the program’s tumultuous history, rocky start, and resounding success. However, President Trump has promised to end the program for years, and USDOT revoked the program’s federal authorization in February.

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