John J. McCarthy
John J. McCarthy serves as the Chief of Policy and External Relations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York. He was in the news for publicly opposing the Trump administration's order to terminate the congestion pricing program, asserting that the order is unlawful and indicating that the MTA has filed a lawsuit to challenge the government's decision.
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John J. McCarthy stated that the congestion charge is here to stay.
El peaje para los condictores de Manhattan aún persiste
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-21
John J. McCarthy, the MTA’s chief of policy and external relations, said congestion pricing is here to stay.
Manhattan drivers still facing congestion toll, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline
Canada· 2025-04-21John J. McCarthy, MTA chief of policy and external relations, stated earlier this week about the request.
New Yorkers, Duffy take aim at congestion pricing in new ad
United States· 2025-02-28
John J. McCarthy, MTA chief of policy and external relations, wrote in a statement on Wednesday.
Trump administration sets deadline for NYC to cease congestion pricing tollUnited States· 2025-02-27