Overview

• The MTA's final congestion pricing plan, including new exemptions, is set to be voted on Wednesday, aiming to start in June but facing potential delays from lawsuits.
• Exemptions include yellow school buses, certain commuter buses, and a large portion of NYC's municipal fleet, aiming to reduce traffic and pollution while raising funds for public transit.
• New Jersey's lawsuit against the federal government's approval of the plan could be settled by allocating $500 million to NJ Transit over ten years, benefiting both states.
• Critics argue the plan still presents inequalities, especially for city workers and low-income residents, despite exemptions and discounts.
• The plan aims to generate $1 billion annually for the MTA's construction department, funding $15 billion in capital projects.