The State of New Jersey isn’t the only entity taking legal action to stop congestion pricing. Teachers and the residents of Staten Island are also looking to the courts to block the plan from taking effect. The United Federation of Teachers and Staten Island reps want to stop the U.S. DOT, the Federal Highway Administration, the state and city Department of Transportation, and the MTA from moving forward with the plan. Rockland State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District says people can still get involved in the public comment process…
The lawsuit train got rolling with New Jersey filing suit, and Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th district told “The Morning Show” last month there’s still time for the suburbs to make their voices heard…
Michele Birnbaum with The Coalition in Opposition to Congestion Pricing questions how the program will have a future if it’s successful…
In December, the MTA board approved tolls that charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street between 5am and 9pm on weekdays. Public hearings are scheduled for Thursday, February 29th at 6pm, Friday, March 1st at 10am, and Monday, March 4th at 10am and 6pm. The MTA is still accepting comments online, by email, regular mail, fax and voicemail.