What to KnowThe U.S. Department of Transportation gave the green light on a crucial next step in the plan to bring congestion pricing to New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.Congestion pricing is a method in which a surcharge is added for services during peak in-demand hours.The MTA stands to gain $15 billion from New York City becoming the first big city in the U.S. to implement a congestion toll to help reduce traffic, cut pollution and boost mass transit. But for that to happen, the Federal Highway Administration says it needs to make sure the plan complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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