Politics & Government
Lawsuits Filed In New York State, New Jersey To Stop Congestion Pricing
There are escalating tensions on both sides of the Hudson River as the legal battle over congestion pricing continues to turn ugly.
February 2, 2024
NEW YORK -- There are escalating tensions on both sides of the Hudson River as the legal battle over congestion pricing continues to turn ugly.
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At an MTA board meeting on Wednesday, CEO Janno Lieber came out swinging, angry that Garden State politicians, including Murphy, sued, saying congestion pricing was rushed and that it would be a burden to drivers. Several other lawsuits have followed, stalling the tolling project.
"There's no reason that Phil Murphy, who is not on the ballot in Brownsville, should decide whether the folks on the A train get service that's as fast and reliable as L train service. That's what's at stake in this -- a $2 billion project that's on hold right now," Lieber said.
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