Local leaders have voiced their opposition to the city’s congestion pricing scheme, which they say could cost drivers thousands of dollars more each year. .
Rep. Nicole Mariotakis and Rep. Josh Gottheimer have called on state and federal transportation departments to thoroughly examine the impact of congestion charges, saying the plan will adversely affect drivers across the three states. increase.
If approved, the city’s congestion toll plan means anyone entering lower Manhattan south of 60th Street will have to pay a new toll, costing drivers between $9 and $23 may take
Representatives say officials should try to make life more affordable for New Yorkers because families are already struggling with inflation.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority says it will reduce congestion in the city by 15.4% and improve air quality and bus services. But Mariotakis said the city should conduct a full analysis.
Congestion fees could go into effect at the end of 2023, but representatives say they hope to delay the plan by at least a year or two.