An area state lawmaker is unhappy with the MTA’s decision to move ahead with the congestion pricing plan in the city. Western Ramapo and Orange County Assemblyman Karl Brabenec of the 98th District says it would be great if we had more options for public transportation in our area…
The MTA Board last week voted to approve the pricing structure suggested by the Traffic Mobility Review Board, calling for $15 tolls for West-of-Hudson commuters, 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, 153,000 fewer each day. A four-month public comment period is now underway, and changes could still be made to the plan before it is implemented this spring.