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The state of New Jersey is suing the Federal Highway Administration to stop a driver toll program in midtown Manhattan, citing concerns that the program would place an unfair financial burden on New Jersey residents who work in New York. A program aimed at reducing traffic in New York and attracting billions of dollars in public transport could start operating in the spring of 2024.
The lawsuit was filed on July 21, two days after the MTA-appointed panel first met to decide on Manhattan’s toll rates. So far, options for tariffs from $9 to $23 are being discussed.
“The bottom line is that we must stand our ground to protect the people of New Jersey,” said State Governor Phil Murphy. “We will not allow this poorly designed proposal to be expedited.” The New Jersey lawsuit requires a more exhaustive investigation than the MTA’s assessment.
Commenting on the lawsuit, New York Gov. Kathy Hokul said the plan had been carefully considered and that “tolling is going to happen.” MTA spokesman John J. McCarthy called the lawsuit “baseless” and said authorities were confident the program “will stand up to scrutiny by the courts.”
News of the lawsuit prompted an immediate backlash from toll advocates, who said the program was critical to the long-term health of the region.
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The MTA said it intends to provide some low-income drivers with a rebate as well as millions of dollars for communities that may be facing increased traffic, including $20 million for an asthma program and $10 million to install air filtration in schools. located near highways.
Staten Island will also sue over Manhattan congestion fees
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella points to the plan’s lack of environmental research, saying that introducing a Manhattan congestion charge would severely damage island residents’ budgets and the environment.
Fossella says the toll plan, which aims to reduce traffic in Manhattan’s central business district and raise $15 billion for the MTA, will send more traffic to the area as people try to bypass toll roads. Like New Jersey officials, Fossella now plans to take legal action to stop or at least slow down the plan. While these are only promises, the lawsuit from Staten Island has not yet been filed.
Unlike New Jersey, Fossella says his lawsuit will not be against the Federal Highway Administration, but will involve the MTA itself, and he hopes to build a coalition of opponents of the plan in the region.
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New Jersey and Staten Island want to sue Manhattan congestion fees
The state of New Jersey is suing the Federal Highway Administration to stop a driver toll program in midtown Manhattan, citing concerns that the program would place an unfair financial burden on New Jersey residents who work in New York. A program aimed at reducing traffic in New York and attracting billions of dollars in public transport could start operating in the spring of 2024.
The lawsuit was filed on July 21, two days after the MTA-appointed panel first met to decide on Manhattan’s toll rates. So far, options for tariffs from $9 to $23 are being discussed.
“The bottom line is that we must stand our ground to protect the people of New Jersey,” said State Governor Phil Murphy. “We will not allow this poorly designed proposal to be expedited.” The New Jersey lawsuit requires a more exhaustive investigation than the MTA’s assessment.
Commenting on the lawsuit, New York Gov. Kathy Hokul said the plan had been carefully considered and that “tolling is going to happen.” MTA spokesman John J. McCarthy called the lawsuit “baseless” and said authorities were confident the program “will stand up to scrutiny by the courts.”
News of the lawsuit prompted an immediate backlash from toll advocates, who said the program was critical to the long-term health of the region.
On the subject: New York wants to raise subway fares: citizens against
The MTA said it intends to provide some low-income drivers with a rebate as well as millions of dollars for communities that may be facing increased traffic, including $20 million for an asthma program and $10 million to install air filtration in schools. located near highways.
Staten Island will also sue over Manhattan congestion fees
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella points to the plan’s lack of environmental research, saying that introducing a Manhattan congestion charge would severely damage island residents’ budgets and the environment.
Fossella says the toll plan, which aims to reduce traffic in Manhattan’s central business district and raise $15 billion for the MTA, will send more traffic to the area as people try to bypass toll roads. Like New Jersey officials, Fossella now plans to take legal action to stop or at least slow down the plan. While these are only promises, the lawsuit from Staten Island has not yet been filed.
Unlike New Jersey, Fossella says his lawsuit will not be against the Federal Highway Administration, but will involve the MTA itself, and he hopes to build a coalition of opponents of the plan in the region.
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