The plan to charge motorists driving into parts of Manhattan is being challenged in multiple courts.
A series of legal challenges could derail New York City’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan, which is scheduled to begin on January 5, report Chris Dolmetsch and Michelle Kaske in Bloomberg CityLab.
According to CityLab, “On Friday in Manhattan, US District Judge Lewis J. Liman heard requests from plaintiffs in four different lawsuits to put the program on hold while the litigation proceeds. Liman didn’t immediately rule, but indicated he’s aware of the time constraints and will decide as soon as possible.” Other judges are issuing decisions that allege the plan will unfairly force people with limited public transit options to avoid driving and that it unfairly targets New Jersey residents.
“The MTA will need to seek new funding if congestion pricing fails to take effect. The transit provider plans to issue $15 billion of bonds secured by the new toll revenue to pay for extending the Second Avenue subway to Harlem, updating train signals and adding elevators to stations.”
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