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Poll Shows Most New Yorkers Now Support Congestion Pricing

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amNY reports, poll results released this week indicate 59 percent of the 1,200 New York registered voters who responded want President Trump to let the MTA congestion pricing program continue. The survey also shows that a majority of respondents have seen mobility improvements within the congestion zone and on commutes in and out of Manhattan since the program started. Most commuters support the program, especially “adults who drive into the congestion pricing zone a few times per week or more (66% support vs. 32% oppose).”

The survey was conducted by business intelligence firm Morning Consult.

Fitch: PANYNJ And MTA Can Withstand Any Bridge, Tunnel Revenue Loss Due To Congestion Pricing

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NJ.com reports that PANYNJ officials have remained quiet about the effect Manhattan congestion zone tolling will have on bridge and tunnel traffic and their agency’s toll revenue stream. Pressed by reporters and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D), who’s looking to boost his case against congestion pricing, port authority officials have promised to release relevant data.

NJ.com notes that last month — not yesterday, as the article incorrectly states — Fitch Ratings analysts commented that the congestion pricing program will likely lead to drops in toll revenue at some New York City bridges and tunnels, but that’s unlikely to have negative rating consequences. “Negative ratings actions are unlikely for [MTA Bridges and Tunnels] and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), as varied revenue streams support their financial profiles. Both [MTA] and PANYNJ have substantial financial cushions to absorb traffic declines and maintain their current ratings,” Fitch advised. Fitch concurrently issued a positive credit rating report on PANYNJ.

New USDOT Secretary Discloses His Priorities And Objectives In AASHTO Remarks

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AASHTO Journal reports that USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy touched on the broad themes of “state flexibility, permitting reform, and infrastructure innovation” in his keynote address during yesterday’s session of AASHTO’s 2025 Washington Briefing.

One point the new secretary made clear in remarks to state DOT officials and industry stakeholders is his intention to work quickly. “I want fast change that’s going to transform the way we do business,” he stated. “I want to use more private capital. I want more technology and I want more innovation in your space. I’m going to reward the innovators who create and find ways to better build and more effectively build the projects that you guys care so much about. And for those who innovate and are creative, I’m going to give you more freedom and I’m going to give you more money to do your projects.”

Hawaii Tolling Bill Awaits Committee Action

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Hawaii News Now reports, SB 217, the new measure that would give tolling authority to Hawaii DOT, is awaiting action in two state senate committees, Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Ways and Means. According to the Hawaii legislature’s website, neither committee has yet scheduled a bill hearing or received bill testimony.

TRN recently reported on the bill’s introduction by Senator Lynn DeCoite (D-7) and comments by HDOT Director Ed Sniffen.

Kapsch ATMS Platform Has Multiple Applications Across North America

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Kapsch TrafficCom is spotlighting the adoption of its Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) by infrastructure operators across North America.

The technology is in use to improve vehicle traffic flow and safety at several major transportation facilities, including PANYNJ’s George Washington Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. However, operators have also deployed the ATMS platform at airports such as Newark Liberty, on transit systems including MTA’s New York subway, and at public utilities that use the technology to improve resource management.

Kapsch states its ATMS installations integrate with “Intelligent Transportation Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology to provide real-time data, automated alerts, and remote system controls. This allows transportation authorities to detect and respond to incidents quickly, ensuring minimal disruptions and greater efficiency. The system is flexible, boasting extensive functionalities ranging from substation control to incident detection, air quality monitoring, ventilation system control, dynamic message signs, CCTV, to core systems like lighting, power control and many more.”

JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, calls the ATMS platform “a game-changer for infrastructure management and smart, sustainable mobility. Not only is it battle-tested in deployments across our region, but our continuous and flexible development process reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and safety with these pivotal and critical systems.”