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Congestion pricing plan for NYC gets federal approval
Clip: 11/25/2024 | 1m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
The controversial plan is set to take effect on Jan. 5
The Federal Highway Administration gave the final approval on Friday for an updated version of the controversial congestion pricing plan for New York City, clearing the way for it to take effect on Jan. 5. Most drivers will be charged a new $9 toll if they enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. That toll will increase in coming years until it hits $15 in 2031.
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Congestion pricing plan for NYC gets federal approval
Clip: 11/25/2024 | 1m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
The Federal Highway Administration gave the final approval on Friday for an updated version of the controversial congestion pricing plan for New York City, clearing the way for it to take effect on Jan. 5. Most drivers will be charged a new $9 toll if they enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. That toll will increase in coming years until it hits $15 in 2031.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipNew York City's congestion pricing plan is a go.
The Federal Highway Administration gave the final approval late last week, clearing the way for the controversial plan to take effect January 5th, charging most drivers an extra nine bucks if they enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, with increases phased in over the next several years until the toll hits $15 in 2031.
The money will help fund the city's cash strapped public transit system and cut down on the gridlock that consumes lower in midtown Manhattan.
But opponents, including Governor Phil Murphy and Congressman Josh Gottheimer are still pushing back, arguing the toll unfairly burdens Jersey commuters.
Calling it a tax grab that's been fast tracked to circumvent more public scrutiny.
The Murphy administration has been trying to block the plan in court, while Gottheimer is now calling for a federal review of the pricing structure.
Both, though, are running out of time.
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