Manhattan judge is skeptical of argument that congestion pricing is an MTA 'cash grab'
A federal judge in Manhattan grilled opponents of congestion pricing on Friday, signaling skepticism of their arguments that the first-in-the-nation tolling program is just a “cash grab” that requires further federal review.
“Is the sale of a post office a cash grab?” Liman wondered. “There are tolls on the highway all the time for revenue purposes.” Liman questioned Zack Bannon, a lawyer for the federal government, about the environmental assessment process.
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