NJ governor asks Trump to examine Manhattan congestion pricing [View all]

Source: The Hill

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Monday asked President Trump to examine congestion pricing in Manhattan.

“As you begin your second term as President, I welcome any opportunity to work with you and your Administration where we can find common ground. One area where I believe our priorities align is congestion pricing,” a letter from Murphy reads.

The Democrat told Trump the program did not receive enough federal scrutiny last year.

A congestion pricing plan detailed in spring 2024 would have charged passenger vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street $15. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in June the plan was delayed, also stating that “a $15 charge may not mean a lot to someone who has the means, but it can break the budget of a working- or middle-class household.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/5098118-new-jersey-murphy-new-york-congestion-pricing/