Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi , “Under this absolutely inane proposal it would cost a resident of Northern New Jersey $26 in tolls just to drive into midtown Manhattan and return home. When will these politicians understand that we are being taxed out of the region?”
Will you pay more to travel to parts of Manhattan?
Joseph Spector, Albany Bureau Chief Published 12:34 p.m. ET Aug. 14, 2017 | Updated 3:20 p.m. ET Aug. 14, 2017
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday, June 29, 2017, discusses reforms he plans for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which has struggled with growing problems on its subways and trains.Joseph Spector, Albany Bureau
ALBANY – Commuters or visitors to Manhattan may have to pay more in tolls — depending on the route and the time of day.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warming to the once moribund proposal to install congestion pricing in New York City, a move that would impact the suburbs and upstate travelers.
Cuomo said the proposal, which he is developing, would aim to alleviate traffic in the city and raise revenue to pay for long-term repairs to the troubled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
When you turn so many roads into bike lanes, of course there’s going to be congestion.