M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding - The New York Times

The New York Times
March 17, 2026
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New York's MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding Second Avenue Subway federal funding.

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Withheld funding could delay or scale back NYC transit expansion, affecting commute times and transportation access for regional residents.

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sued the Trump administration to compel the release of federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway project in New York City. The MTA alleges that the administration is withholding money that was previously allocated or committed to the long-delayed transit expansion on Manhattan's East Side. The Second Avenue Subway, a decades-long infrastructure initiative, depends on federal grants to proceed with construction phases. If the funding is not released, the project could face further delays or scaling back of planned service expansions. The lawsuit reflects growing tension between New York City transit officials and the Trump administration over federal infrastructure spending priorities.

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit to compel the Trump administration to release previously allocated federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway project.

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