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‘I’m going to do everything in my power to stop this.’ NJ leaders vow to stop congestion pricing from returning

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new reduced congestion pricing plan Thursday at a press conference.

Sarah Goode

Nov 14, 2024, 11:17 AM

Updated 6 days ago

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The MTA’s congestion pricing plan for New York City is back on after a pause in June.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new reduced congestion pricing plan Thursday at a press conference.
“The MTA will implement a reduced pricing plan with a reduced daytime toll of $9 beginning in January," said Hochul.
She said this path forward will fund the MTA, reduce congestion and keep millions of dollars in the pockets of commuters.
“We’re still getting the $15 billion to fund the MTA and drivers are paying $6 less,” said Hochul.
But New Jersey leaders did not feel that Hochul’s announcement was anything to celebrate.
Gov. Phil Murphy said he is firmly opposed to congestion pricing.
“I urge Governor Hochul to reconsider the plan, and I urge all elected officials in the region – including those set to take office in January, to speak out against this proposal. Meanwhile, my administration will continue the fight to block this plan in court,” Murphy wrote in a statement.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer said it's too much.
"People need, families need more than ever to stop the tax after tax, and we need to do everything we can to lower costs for hard-working families," said Gottheimer.
He said they stopped this once and they can stop it again.
"I’m going to do everything in my power to stop this, save people money and lower costs and money for commuters and families," said Gottheimer.
President-elect Donald Trump has also come out against congestion pricing.
Hochul said the plan is for the congestion pricing to go into effect in January 2025.