The federal government sped up a review of the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan without giving a thorough examination to the traffic and pollution repercussions for the region. That’s what The New York Post says New Jersey’s lawyers argued in federal court yesterday as their lawsuit got underway. It’s the first of several legal actions to start arguing against the proposal. Rockland Congressman Mike Lawler of the 17th District has a bill in the House that would withhold funding from the MTA if the congestion pricing plan actually starts…
Under the plan cars would face a $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, while trucks could be charged up to $36, depending on size. Rockland County filed a suit aiming to stop the plan last week.