NJ, Feds take it to court over $15 congestion pricing toll
The ongoing dispute over the proposed $15 congestion pricing toll between the Garden State and federal authorities is set to reach the courtrooms. New Jersey is fighting to prevent the implementation of the toll, which it believes targets its residents unfairly.
Legal representatives from New Jersey are set to face off against attorneys from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the MTA. The bone of contention is whether a comprehensive review was conducted to evaluate the toll's impact on New Jersey drivers.
“The congestion pricing toll could have a significant impact on New Jersey residents. We need to ensure all necessary studies have been conducted before implementation,” a representative from New Jersey stated.
If federal authorities s...