The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

New York City has received a green light from the Biden administration to implement a retooled congestion pricing program, but the plan still faces lawsuits from opponents and anticipated pushback from incoming President-elect Donald Trump.

The Federal Highway Administration has approved NYC’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin January 5. Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll, increasing to $12 by 2028 and $15 by 2031.

New York’s congestion tolling plan has received federal approval, meaning the toll of $9 for most drivers entering lower Manhattan will take effect Jan. 5, 2025. The program, with goals of reducing traffic below 60th Street and funding Metropolitan Transportation Authority capital programs,

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City’s congestion pricing program has been granted permission by the Federal Highway Administration to proceed as planned, according to a recent report. And the completion of this final bureaucratic hurdle means that most drivers will start paying $9 to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan as soon as Jan. 5.

Lieber said the sign-off also gave a seal of approval to the congestion pricing phase-in plan unveiled last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul’s plan approved this week by MTA board members – which resurrected the hated toll program that she placed on months-long “pause” – will lower the base toll from $15 to $9, at least to start.

New Jersey officials criticize NYC's congestion pricing plan for its potential negative impact on commuters and businesses.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to begin implementing congestion pricing in New York City by early January. We have all of the details here!

New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."