The state of New Jersey is still hoping to de-rail the congestion pricing plan set to launch on Sunday, and a local state lawmaker thinks the federal government may need to step in. On Monday a federal judge left the door open while seemingly slamming it shut. Judge Leo Gordon rejected most of New Jersey’s complaints about the impact of congestion pricing, but added the air quality concerns and the effects on New Jersey communities should be studied further. The Gothamist reported that late on Tuesday night, New Jersey asked the judge to clarify his Monday decision. Rockland State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District says if that fails, the feds could step in…
Unless anything changes, congestion pricing will charge most drivers an extra nine dollars daily, for now, to get into the city and drive below 60th Street starting on Sunday.