The head of a local business networking group is no fan of the “congestion pricing” scheme that the MTA is likely to implement before the end of next year. Al Samuels is the CEO of the Rockland Business Association, and he says if it is eventually implemented, he’d be less likely to venture into the city south of 60th street…
The MTA’s controversial Central Business District Tolling Program, more commonly known as “congestion pricing,” could force a massive toll on Rockland and other west-of-Hudson commuters and others going south of 60th street in Manhattan. The plan would help encourage commuters to use mass transit, and fund repairs and upgrades on MTA service lines.