Despite massive outcry from Rockland officials at all levels against the congestion pricing proposal, it appears though that plan is going to be adopted and implemented. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says Rockland and local commuters are destined to hold the short end of the stick…
Rockland Business Association CEO Al Samuels says congestion pricing likely cannot be stopped…
Rockland State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick says it couldn’t hurt to keep up the pressure on the powers that be…
The congestion pricing plan could start sometime next year and would charge a toll, perhaps as high as $23, for those traveling by car into Manhattan south of 60th street. The MTA says the money raised would be used to make repairs and upgrades to the transit system.