Gov. Hochul said the money would go toward funding the MTA while reducing congestion and keeping millions of dollars in the pockets of commuters.
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.
Monday’s vote came days after Gov. Kathy Hochul reversed course, announcing she would support congestion pricing at the lower starting toll of $9.
The MTA’s board voted 12 to 1 to approve Gov. Hochul’s modified congestion pricing plan Monday, effectively reviving the controversial toll deigned to fund system improvements. “This is a hopeful ...
David Mack hates congestion pricing — but he loves complaining about people who park illegally (even as he parks illegally).
Drivers will pay more to cross into Manhattan south of 60th Street beginning in January, and tolls will escalate in future years.