Staten Island lawmaker introduces bill to repeal congestion pricing, audit MTA

Julie Millet
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Staten Island lawmaker introduces bill to repeal congestion pricing, audit MTA

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – The fight against congestion pricing is reaching new levels as some lawmakers argue that it should be repealed, and have introduced legislation to reconsider the plan.

Republican New York state Assemblymember Mike Tannousis is introducing a bill in the legislature to cancel congestion pricing and audit the MTA.

Drivers will get charged $15 during peak hours if they drive into Manhattan’s Central Business District, which is south of 60th Street. The MTA argued that the money would allow the agency to fund a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement plan for subways and buses.

What expect from NYC congestion pricing

It’s set to start in June, but several court cases have to be settled before it can begin. Tannousis said it’s time to reconsider the idea and change the structure of the MTA.

Tannousis will be joined by other Republican officials from Staten Island later Monday to formally announce the legislation. MTA officials said they’re confident they followed the law and regulations.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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