President Trump plans to cancel New York City’s congestion pricing program. This program charges drivers who enter busy Manhattan streets to help fix public transportation. The president’s transportation secretary sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, explaining the decision. They will talk to the state about stopping the tolls. The president thinks the tolls are unfair to regular drivers and the money should go to roads, not just transit.
The program, started in January, aims to reduce traffic and raise money for transit repairs. However, Mr. Trump believes it hurts Manhattan. Some data shows less traffic since the tolls began. But, many people, including transit supporters, are angry about the decision. They say it’s not right for the federal government to interfere in New York’s local programs. This change means the state must find another way to fund transit repairs.
Overall, stopping congestion pricing will impact New Yorkers and their transportation system.
Vocabulary List:
- Congestion /kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən/ (noun): A state of being overcrowded or clogged especially in traffic.
- Transportation /ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The act of moving people or goods from one place to another.
- Interfere /ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/ (verb): To involve oneself in a situation so as to alter or hinder an action.
- Transit /ˈtræn.zɪt/ (noun): The act of passing through or across a place; public transportation systems.
- Supporters /səˈpɔːrtərz/ (noun): Individuals who advocate for or promote a cause or policy.
- Impact /ˈɪm.pækt/ (noun): The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.
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