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DOT questioned on MTA congestion pricing review after agency said it would rescind prior approval
Summary
Rep. Nadler and other lawmakers pressed Secretary Duffy about the department's attempt to revoke Federal approval for New York City's congestion pricing plan after a full NEPA review; Duffy defended his focus on equity and access to roads, while critics said the program had already completed environmental review and had been cleared by FHWA.
WASHINGTON
A contentious exchange at a House hearing highlighted a dispute between the Department of Transportation and New York officials over federal review of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing program.
Representative Jerrold Nadler and other members criticized Secretary Duffy for questioning the prior environmental review and indicated DOT's attempt to rescind approval after the Federal Highway Administration formally cleared the…
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