MTA to Vote on Final Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Legal Challenges

The plan, aiming to reduce traffic and fund transit improvements, includes exemptions for certain vehicles but faces lawsuits that could delay its June start.

The MTA's final congestion pricing plan, including new exemptions, is set to be voted on Wednesday, aiming to start in June but facing potential delays from lawsuits.
Exemptions include yellow school buses, certain commuter buses, and a large portion of NYC's municipal fleet, aiming to reduce traffic and pollution while raising funds for public transit.
New Jersey's lawsuit against the federal government's approval of the plan could be settled by allocating $500 million to NJ Transit over ten years, benefiting both states.
Critics argue the plan still presents inequalities, especially for city workers and low-income residents, despite exemptions and discounts.
The plan aims to generate $1 billion annually for the MTA's construction department, funding $15 billion in capital projects.