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A federal judge in Newark, New Jerseydenied the state’s request to suspend New York’s controversial congestion pricing plan.
The ruling allows the plan to begin as scheduled on Sunday Fox 5.
New Jersey executives who filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority argued that the agency’s environmental studies were inadequate.
Earlier, Judge Leo Gordon said regulators should specify how much money New Jersey communities will receive to reduce the potential pollution effects of congestion pricing. However, he did not say whether the duties could take effect.
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES NEW YORK’S CONGESTION PRICING RULES; INTERPRETATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES
A federal judge in Newark, New Jersey, has denied the state’s request to halt New York’s controversial congestion pricing plan. (Getty Images)
In his ruling Friday, Gordon said there was no reason to delay the levy.
Randy Mastro, New Jersey’s state attorney, said he intends to file an appeal to block the initiation of congestion pricing.
MTA Chairman Jano Lieber praised the ruling, noting the potential benefits of congestion pricing.
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The ruling allows the plan to begin as scheduled on Sunday. (Getty Images)
“We’ve been studying this problem for five years, but it only takes about five minutes if you’re in downtown Manhattan to see that New York has a real traffic problem,” Lieber said at a press conference. “I understand that there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this program and there are a lot of people who are concerned about the impact of pricing on congestion. I want to tell them that the main thing is to make the city better for everyone.”
Congestion pricing is expected to generate billions in modernization revenue New York transit infrastructure, but it has faced criticism from New Jersey officials and commuters who say it places an unfair burden on people traveling from outside New York.
MTA Chairman Jano Lieber praised the ruling, noting the potential benefits of congestion pricing. (Getty Images)
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Some passengers may face a daily charge of up to $22, which includes existing tolls Transitions of the port administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to block the plan after he takes office later this month.
