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Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Duffy

Filed on behalf of
New York City and State Transportation Agencies and nonprofits
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-01413
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Filed
February 19, 2025
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Relief Outcomes
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Temporary Restraining Order
Granted
2
Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Injunction Scope
Not Nationwide
20
Summary
A group of New York City and State transit authorities have sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over Secretary Duffy's decision to rescind federal funding for New York City's Congestion Pricing Program. On February 19, 2025, Secretary Duffy wrote a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul informing her that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) no longer approved of New York City's use of congestion pricing, despite DOT and FHWA having previously approved the plan. The plaintiffs argue that the decision to rescind approval for congestion pricing violates their Fifth Amendment Right to due process, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The plaintiffs requested that the court declare Secretary Duffy's decision unlawful and prevent the defendants from rescinding approval and funding.
Plaintiffs
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority New York State Department of Transportation Riders Alliance Sierra Club New York City Department of Transportation
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Kaplan Martin LLP Sive, Paget & Riesel, PC New York Attorney General New York City Law Department Earthjustice
Defendants
Secretary Sean Duffy Executive Director Gloria M. Shepherd U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Documents

Reply in support of summary judgment
Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Duffy - Pltf. State DOT Reply in Support of Partial Summary Judgment
July 18, 2025