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New Jersey legislators seek to block New York City congestion pricing plan

Traffic travels on First Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., April 22, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Overview

  • New Jersey's senators and governor want to stop New York City's plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan.
  • They asked the U.S. Transportation Secretary not to approve the environmental reviews required for the congestion pricing plan.
  • A senator introduced a bill to cut some of New York's highway funding if the plan moves forward.
  • They said the plan would burden New Jersey residents and organizations financially and environmentally.
  • Under the plan, drivers could pay up to $23 a day to enter Manhattan.