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New York, MTA Seek Court Block on Trump to Protect Congestion Pricing as Mayor Adams Urges Halt to Amtrak Tunnel Closure

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Updated May 8, 2025, 12:13 PM

The city of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) have petitioned a U.S. judge to prevent the Trump administration from terminating Manhattan's congestion pricing program. This program aims to reduce traffic congestion and generate revenue for transit improvements. Concurrently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has urged federal authorities to halt Amtrak's planned three-year closure of the East River Tunnel, a critical infrastructure component. Adams criticized Amtrak for refusing to consider alternative solutions and highlighted the potential disruption the extended shutdown would cause. Following these appeals, Amtrak delayed the East River Tunnel repairs by two weeks, coinciding with the MTA's legal efforts and the mayor's request to federal officials.

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New York Post

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Amtrak delays East River Tunnel repairs 2 weeks following MTA setback — same day Adams begged feds to pump brakes https://t.co/XV0t50rAO2 https://t.co/urwOMw538U

Economic Times

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The city of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority asked a U.S. judge late on Monday to block the #Trump administration from killing #Manhattan's congestion pricing program. https://t.co/tmYveuvFzD

New York Post

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams begs feds to stop Amtrak’s planned 3-year East River Tunnel closure: ‘Refused to listen to reason’ https://t.co/IPoLir8Azb https://t.co/hBsH7fhb5w