Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-20) released the following statement regarding congestion pricing:

“I am indignant that Governor Hochul has decided to restart her efforts to implement congestion pricing in lower Manhattan. The residents of my district and the surrounding region should not be forced to take on the unbearable costs to enter New York City so that New York State can fund a subway system that they haven’t even bothered to collect fares on for years.

“I call upon Governor Murphy to immediately take action to cause New York State to end these efforts. New York has been and continues to be a partner on many important issues – but this unilateral cost increase upon New Jersey drivers is critically important. The Governor must consider all options necessary, including the vetoing of NY/NJ Port Authority Minutes, New Jersey’s share of jointly-funded projects, and open-dialogue with the incoming Trump Administration