The state is suing to stop New York City’s proposed congestion pricing program, which New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy says would unfairly penalize Garden State residents.
The saga of New York City’s congestion pricing program continues, reports Ana Ley in the New York Times. Now, the state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit challenging the program, “citing concerns that the tolling program will place unfair financial and environmental burdens on the state’s residents.”
“The lawsuit comes two days after a local panel appointed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority convened for the first time to decide on toll rates,” Ley explains. “The lawsuit was filed by Randy Mastro, a lawyer known for his aggressive tactics, who was retained by Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat.”
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