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MTA Approves $15 Congestion Pricing for Manhattan, Faces Legal Challenges

The plan, aimed at reducing traffic and funding transit upgrades, has sparked opposition from New Jersey and taxi drivers.

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UNITED STATES -July 24: Newly installed Congestion pricing plate readers and EZ-Pass scanners are seen on West End Avenue and 61st Street in Manhattan early Monday July 24, 2023. MTA has started installing toll readers on the West side of Manhattan to start charging congestion fees by next Spring. Contractors began installing readers along 61st Street and West End Avenue on Friday morning, and more will be installed all across the city from 60th Street down. (Photo by Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Daily News via Getty Images)

Overview

  • New York's MTA board approves a $15 congestion pricing fee for non-commercial vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, set to start in mid-June.
  • The congestion pricing plan aims to reduce traffic, air pollution, and fund $1 billion annually for subway, bus, and commuter rail projects.
  • New Jersey officials and taxi drivers are among those opposing the plan, citing it as a financial burden and a violation of law.
  • The plan includes exemptions for commuter buses, school buses, and some city-owned vehicles, with potential adjustments based on traffic conditions.
  • Legal challenges from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and others are underway, with court arguments scheduled to begin soon.