Road repairs and congestion bring morning traffic delays across New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Traffic conditions across New Jersey remained congested Thursday, with lane closures from road repairs and volume-related backups affecting several major highways and river crossings. As of early Thursday afternoon,…
Trump Administration Kills New York City Congestion Tolls Scheme
HOBOKEN, NJ — The U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing plan, effectively ending the tolling program that would have charged drivers entering Manhattan below…
Spadea Calls for Higher Tolls, Taxing the Rich, and an Atlantic City Congestion Tax
As the New Jersey gubernatorial race intensifies, candidate Bill Spadea’s tax policy positions have come under scrutiny. Spadea, a former radio host and political commentator, has made various statements regarding taxation that…
New Jersey Governor Murphy expands legal battle against NYC congestion pricing plan
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state has filed updated legal claims in its ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over New York City’s…
Jackson Township targets court congestion with review of overreaching and burdensome legacy ordinances
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials are taking steps to reduce the burden of minor code enforcement cases on the municipal court system by reviewing many ordinances, some on the books since…
Days After Asking for Trump Intervention in Congestion Pricing Scheme, Governor Murphy Sues President Over Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy announced a new marketing campaign promoting the New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees Program (NJ RISE), which offers grants to encourage New York-based companies to relocate New…
NYPD Threatens Arrest and Jail Time for Those Who Try to Violate City’s New Congestion Tax and Tolls
NEW YORK CITY — New York City police are watching you. If you try to subvert the city’s new congestion tax tolls, they are threatening arrests and jail time. That means any…
NYC Congestion Tax to Go Live Sunday After Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Court Challenge
NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected New Jersey’s last-minute legal challenge to New York City’s congestion pricing program, paving the way for tolls to take effect as scheduled on Sunday.…
Court blocks MTA’s congestion pricing plan following New Jersey lawsuit
NEWARK, NJ — A federal judge has ruled against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) congestion pricing proposal, delaying its implementation after determining that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acted improperly in approving…
Thursday Morning New Jersey Commuter Report Shows Delays and Congestion Across North Jersey
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Morning commuters faced significant delays across New Jersey on Wednesday as multiple incidents and heavy volume snarled traffic on major roadways. A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike’s outer…
New Congestion Fees Force New Yorkers To Choose Between Steep Tolls And Crime-Ridden Public Transit
New York City will make its citizens choose between paying additional fees to drive into lower Manhattan with congestion pricing, or having to take a dangerous and unclean subway. The New York…
Traffic on Friday morning in New Jersey moving smoothly despite typical congestion points
TRENTON, N.J. — Traffic across New Jersey saw unusually smooth movement during Friday morning’s commute, with several key highways and bridges reporting minimal delays compared to typical peak hours. While congestion persisted…
New York Suspends Congestion Tax on New Jersey Commuters
NEW YORK, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the suspension of the congestion pricing initiative slated to commence soon in Manhattan’s Central Business District. Governor Hochul cited the potential for…
New York City Congestion Tax Set for New Jersey Commuters in 30 Days
In-Depth Analysis: The Impact of New York City’s Congestion Pricing New York City is set to implement the nation’s first congestion pricing program, starting on June 30, 2024. This initiative will charge…
Truck Crash Causes Congestion on I-95 Northbound
NEW HAVEN, CT — A crash involving a truck has led to significant congestion on I-95 Northbound this morning. The incident occurred between Exits 44 and 46, affecting traffic over a 2.0-mile…
New Jersey Governor Criticizes NYC Congestion Toll Tax
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has raised significant concerns about New York City’s congestion pricing scheme, alleging it violates New York State law and circumvents required public vetting processes. In a…
Phil Murphy Conflict of Interest Mars New York’s Congestion Pricing War with New Jersey
NEW YORK, NY – New York Senate Judiciary Chairperson Brad Hoylman-Sigal has requested U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti to recuse himself from overseeing New York’s congestion pricing plan due to potential conflicts…
NYC Congestion Tax is Nothing Compared to the Cost of Phil Murphy’s Radical Energy Agenda
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy launches his lawsuit against the New York City congestion tax and pushes for a gasoline-powered car ban by 2035, few are paying attention…
New Jersey Declares War on New York City Over Congestion Pricing
New Jersey is already one of the most expensive states to live in, but New York City officials are making life in the Garden State even more expensive for many. The city…
New Jersey Sues Transportation Department Over New York’s New ‘Congestion Tolls’
New Jersey Sues Transportation Department Over New York’s New ‘Congestion Tolls’ Jack Applewhite on July 21, 2023 The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT)…
New Jersey Sues New York Over Punitive Congestion Toll Tax
JERSEY CITY, NJ – New Jersey is calling the latest climate saving efforts by New York City ‘ill-conceived’ and has filed a lawsuit against their Hudson River neighbor. Governor Phil Murphy of…