New Jersey says the MTA can't implement congestion pricing on Sunday after judge's opinion.
Monday, December 30, 2024 11:54PMAfter New York state said it would move ahead with implementing congestion pricing on Jan. 5 following a judge's ruling Monday evening, New Jersey fired back, saying the MTA can't move forward with the plan.
"We welcome the court's ruling today in the congestion pricing lawsuit. Because of New Jersey's litigation, the judge has ordered a remand, and the MTA therefore cannot proceed with implementing the current congestion pricing proposal on January 5, 2025," according to a statement from Attorney for the State of New Jersey Randy Mastro.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said in a statement the agency was full speed ahead on implementation.
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