Congress blocks NYC's congestion pricing—protecting drivers, not transit riders
H.R. 352 — Motorist Tax Abuse Act · Filed by Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 13, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill blocks the federal government from allowing New York City to implement congestion pricing (a toll system charging drivers to enter Manhattan's central business district). The bill amends federal transportation law to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from establishing or maintaining such a pricing system under the existing value pricing pilot program.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a straightforward prohibition on one specific tolling program in one city, introduced by a representative from that district (Nicole Malliotakis, NY-11). It is not disguised or complex, but it is narrowly tailored to block a policy affecting only New York City.
What the text implies
- Blocks a revenue source that was intended to fund transit improvements and reduce congestion, shifting the burden of congestion and air pollution onto residents who do not drive into the CBD.
- Prevents New York City from implementing a policy that has been piloted successfully in other cities (London, Singapore, Stockholm) and was approved by the city's own government.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
drivers commuting into Manhattan's central business district; parking operators and related automotive services