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Rockland Officials Slam MTA Congestion Pricing Plan

August 11, 2022 by Jeff Lewis

Rockland officials aired their grievances yesterday over what they call taxation without representation via congestion pricing. So far, Rockland commuters could see additional tolls as high as $23 a day just for the privilege of entering Manhattan below 60th street. At a press conference yesterday at the Nanuet train station, Assemblyman Mike Lawler said Rockland and other west-of-Hudson commuters don’t get the level of service that justifies any tax increase disguised as a toll…

MTA Board Member and Clarkstown Councilman Frank Borelli said Rockland commuters aren’t being treated fairly…

The MTA is hosting public hearings later this month on the project’s Environmental Assessment. Congestion pricing isn’t expected to take effect until the end of 2023. We have a list of the hearings’ dates and times below. Click here for MTA contact information so you can register your comments via email, mail, voicemail, and fax.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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