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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, DN.J., shouted in New York as she prepared to implement a controversial new congestion pricing tax for commuters on Saturday.
The congestion pricing program will go into effect Sunday, but Sherrill argues the tax is little more than an attempt to “fund the (Metro Transit Authority) on the backs of New Jersey commuters.”
“This new tax will increase costs for New Jerseyans, while worsening traffic and increasing pollution in New Jersey as travelers go to great lengths to find more affordable routes to New York,” Sherrill wrote.
“I refuse to sit back as New York uses New Jersey’s workforce as a meal ticket for the MTA,” he added. “And I will continue to fight to move businesses to the Garden State, to expand co-working spaces and to make it easier for New Jerseyans to work remotely.”
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Sherrill is part of a long list of Democratic candidates competing in the New Jersey governor’s race this year.
The congestion tax took effect Sunday despite efforts by New Jersey officials, who filed a lawsuit to block implementation on the grounds that New York had not done enough research on environmental impacts.
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Gordon ruled Friday that there was no reason to delay the toll.
Traffic moves through midtown Manhattan on April 21, 2023 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised the ruling, noting the potential benefits of congestion pricing.
“We’ve been studying this issue 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 news conference. “I recognize that there has been a lot of controversy about this program and there are a lot of people who are concerned about the impact of congestion pricing. To them, I mean the point is to make the city better for everyone.”
The Empire State Building and tourist district are seen along the route to New York City on August 17, 2022 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Eduardo Muñoz Álvarez/VIEWpress)
Congestion pricing is expected to generate billions in revenue to modernize The one from New York transit infrastructure, but has faced criticism from New Jersey officials and commuters who say it places an unfair burden on people driving from outside New York.
Some commuters could face daily charges of up to $22, which would include existing tolls Port Authority crossings.
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to block the plan after he takes office later this month.
Landon Mion of Fox News contributed to this report.
