New Jersey is intensifying its efforts to block New York City’s upcoming congestion pricing scheme, scheduled to begin on Sunday. An attorney for Governor Phil Murphy filed a late-night motion seeking clarification from Judge Leo Gordon on a recent ruling regarding the MTA’s plan to activate automated toll cameras for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. While New York officials assert that the plan can proceed, New Jersey claims Gordon’s ruling undermines federal approvals necessary for implementation. The congestion pricing aims to reduce traffic and emissions while generating revenue for the MTA but raises concerns about its economic impact on surrounding areas.
