The “indefinitely paused” congestion pricing plan could return in some form, but don’t expect to be hearing its details until after the November elections, or early next year. In an interview with Politico, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she wants to get the legislature on board between now and then so a vote can take place to get a funding program for the MTA when lawmakers return in January. The plan was paused just before it was set to take effect at the end of June, with Republicans suggesting it was a political move to help protect vulnerable Democrats, an accusation Hochul has denied. Rockland Assemblyman, Republican John McGowan of the 97th district, isn’t buying her denial…
Rockland State Senator, Republican Bill Weber of the 38th district wonders what this plan of the governor’s could possibly hold for area commuters…
The program, which would have charged many drivers $15 to enter Manhattan’s congestion pricing zone below 60th Street, was put on an “indefinite pause” two months ago. The tolls were to help finance the MTA’s capital plan for infrastructure upgrades to the city’s mass transit system.