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New Jersey Assembly Bill AR60

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR60

Introduced
1/11/22  
Refer
1/11/22  
Report Pass
9/22/22  

Caption

Opposes City of New York congestion pricing plan.

Impact

The issue at hand is particularly pertinent for New Jersey residents who use the George Washington Bridge, as they would be subject to dual toll payments under the new pricing plan, which could result in a daily cost exceeding $25. The resolution argues that this plan not only threatens to overburden New Jersey drivers but also risks diverting traffic to already congested and aging crossings, like the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, which are in dire need of repair. The narrative asserts that New Jersey commuters may lack adequate alternatives due to insufficient capital funding for their transit systems such as NJ Transit and PATH.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 60 (AR60) formally opposes the City of New York's congestion pricing plan. This resolution emerged as a response to a budget measure enacted by New York, which introduced congestion pricing as a means to generate revenue to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Under this plan, vehicles entering certain areas in Manhattan would incur a daily charge, significantly impacting commuters, particularly from New Jersey. The resolution points out that the charges could amount to $12 for passenger vehicles and $25 for commercial vehicles per day, raising concerns around fairness for New Jersey motorists who commute to the city.

Contention

Key points of contention highlighted in the resolution include the disproportionate financial burden placed on New Jersey residents compared to those from New York, who do not face a congestion charge under the current stipulations. Governor Murphy's response to the pricing plan asks for a portion of the income generated from New York’s congestion pricing to be allocated towards support for New Jersey's transit systems and exemptions for those crossing the George Washington Bridge. The overarching sentiment of the resolution is that the plan fosters inequity among citizens from neighboring states, reflecting the interconnected nature of their economies and daily commutes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ AR170

Opposes New York's congestion pricing plan.

NJ AR169

Expresses opposition to New York's congestion pricing plan and urges Federal Highway Administration to include New Jersey stakeholders in decision-making process.

NJ AR25

Expresses opposition to New York's congestion pricing plan and urges Federal Highway Administration to include New Jersey stakeholders in decision-making process.

NJ SR103

Expresses opposition to New York's congestion pricing plan and urges Federal Highway Administration to include New Jersey stakeholders in decision-making process.

NJ A2926

Creates "Congestion Pricing Cost Relief Commission."

NJ HR609

Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.

NJ HR27

This resolution disapproves of the Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City and strongly recommends that (1) New York conduct an economic impact report on the program, and (2) relevant federal agencies and New York halt the program's implementation. The tolling program, also known as congestion pricing, will charge drivers a toll to enter an area designated as Manhattan's central business district.

NJ HB344

Anti-Congestion Tax Act This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for projects in New York until DOT certifies that vehicles using certain crossings to enter into Manhattan's congestion tolling zone receive exemptions from congestion tolls. The vehicular crossings include the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, the George Washington Bridge, and any other crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone.As background, the MTA's Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City charges drivers a toll to enter an area in Manhattan designated as the Congestion Relief Zone. Under the bill, congestion tolling zone generally means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the Congestion Relief Zone, with some modifications.Specifically, the bill requires the MTA to credit a vehicle for the vehicular crossing toll from the amount of the congestion toll charged to the vehicle for entering the congestion tolling zone.Further, the bill allows drivers entering Manhattan using any of the vehicular crossings immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone to receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion tolls for using the crossing. 

NJ AR25

Urges President and Congress of the United States to create National Infrastructure Bank.

NJ AR46

Urges NJT to provide locations for telecommuting during repairs to New York Pennsylvania Station and construction of new trans-Hudson rail tunnel.

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