A lawsuit may be what’s needed to stop the congestion pricing plan from becoming official early next spring, that’s according to Rockland’s Congressman, Mike Lawler of the 17th district. Lawler told “The Morning Show” yesterday the MTA’s plan is designed to fleece suburban commuters…
Earlier this month, the MTA Board voted to approve the pricing structure suggested by the Traffic Mobility Review Board, calling for $15 tolls for West-of-Hudson commuters to drive below 60th street in Manhattan, along with a number of other fees and higher prices for those without EZ-Pass. The plan is expected to bring in $1 billion for the MTA’s capital plan, and reduce congestion and pollution in Manhattan. The review board thinks they’ll see a 17% reduction in the number of cars, that’s 153,000 fewer each day. A four-month public comment period is now underway, and changes could still be made before it is implemented this spring.