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law7 months ago•5 min saved

NYC Congestion Pricing Temporarily Allowed Amid Federal Dispute

A New York court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals and funds related to the state's congestion pricing program in Manhattan, allowing the program to continue while legal battles proceed over the federal government's attempt to end it. The ruling is seen as a victory for New York and the MTA, which argues that the federal threats threaten transit modernization efforts and cause financial harm.

via Bloomberg.com|

#congestion-pricing #court-order #federal-funds

politics-and-infrastructure2 years ago•7 min saved

"US Department of Transportation Allocates $4.9 Billion for Infrastructure Transformation"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $4.9 billion in funding for 37 infrastructure projects through the Mega and INFRA grant programs, focusing on large, complex, and transformative initiatives. These projects aim to improve national and regional economic, mobility, and safety benefits, with a significant portion of the funding allocated to rural communities. The grants will support various projects such as bridge replacements, multimodal corridor improvements, and railroad bridge modernization, addressing critical infrastructure needs across the country. Despite the substantial increase in funding, the programs were oversubscribed, highlighting the high demand for infrastructure investment.

via Department of Transportation|

#biden-harris-administration #infra-grant-program #infrastructure-funding