Project Status & Funding - Two major transit infrastructure projects in New York City are ongoing: a new Hudson Rail tunnel connecting Manhattan and New Jersey, and a Second Avenue subway extension into Harlem [1][2] - An $18 billion funding halt in October did not stop work or payment to workers on either project [2][3] - The federal government is reviewing the projects to ensure compliance with new rules [4] Regulatory Compliance - The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) and the Gateway project are communicating with the Trump administration to comply with new rules [5] - Contracts cannot give special priority to women and minority-owned projects, although they can still be considered part of the disadvantaged business enterprise program [5][6] - Both transit organizations state they can comply with the new rules without problems, allowing work to continue [6]
NY, Trump Administration in Talks on Resuming Paused Rail Funds
Bloomberg Television·2025-12-04 22:15