BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have reached an agreement that Garden State drivers will not be double-taxed under the Manhattan congestion pricing plan.
Under the deal, New Jersey drivers will get credit toward congestion pricing fees in Manhattan for the tolls they pay at the three Hudson River crossings, including the George Washington Bridge.
But MTA chairman and CEO Patrick Foye said in a statement that such an agreement is news to him.
"With all due respect to Governor Murphy, we have no idea what he is talking about," Foye said. "No agreement has been reached with New Jersey or anyone else on credits, exemptions or carveouts because the MTA will determine the Central Business District tolls and other terms once the Traffic Mobility Review Board has made its recommendations and traffic and congestion analyses are completed."
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"We came to conceptual understanding if congestion pricing moves forward, it will be in a way that is fair to New Jersey," Murphy said at a press conference in Bergen County. "New Jersey commuters will be treated fairly at all Hudson River crossings, including the George Washington Bridge."
He added, "Bergen County commuters would have borne the brunt if (the GWB) had been treated different than tunnels. They can breathe easier. There is much more work to do, but we are starting in a much better place. I thank Cuomo for his partnership."
Congestion pricing is expected to raise about $1 billion annually for the New York City subway system. It is slated to go into effect in 2021.
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