New Jersey Seeks Injunction Against New York Congestion Pricing

New Jersey is intensifying efforts to halt New York City's congestion pricing plan, which is set to charge drivers $9 for entering lower Manhattan starting January 5. The state has filed for a last-minute injunction, arguing that unresolved environmental concerns from a recent federal judge's ruling necessitate a pause on the toll. Congressman Josh Gottheimer and other New Jersey lawmakers are advocating for stronger pollution mitigation measures, noting that the plan lacks adequate provisions for New Jersey's impacted communities. Despite the MTA's announcement to proceed with the tolling system, the New Jersey Attorney General claims the approval process requires further federal scrutiny. The federal judge has remanded aspects of the plan back to the Federal Highway Administration for deeper examination of environmental impacts, particularly regarding air quality in New Jersey. As the legal battle continues, the fate of the congestion pricing initiative remains uncertain.