MTA Board approves congestion pricing plan; NJ commuters face $9 fee

News 12 New Jersey's Chris Keating reports that the plan is expected to pass, mandating a $9 fee for drivers entering lower Manhattan below 60th Street.

Chris Keating

Nov 18, 2024, 5:30 PM

Updated 2 hr ago

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UPDATE 1:45PM: The MTA Board approved the $9 congestion pricing plan in 12-1 vote.
Original story is below.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is holding a meeting today to vote on the proposed congestion pricing plan, which would impact commuters driving from New Jersey to New York City.
News 12 New Jersey's Chris Keating reports that the plan is expected to pass, mandating a $9 fee for drivers entering lower Manhattan below 60th Street.
The MTA has touted the plan as a way to reduce congestion, encourage mass transit use and fund necessary subway and bus system improvements.