When the new year starts, New Jersey drivers heading into Manhattan may pay more for tolls, PATH riders may see higher fares, and treats at Newark airport may cost 15% more.
The renewed proposal drew opposition from New Jersey’s elected leaders even before Hochul’s announcement was made. Gov. Phil Murphy and others have repeatedly charged the plan would tax New Jersey commuters and shift traffic and pollution to this side of the Hudson, all to benefit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposed a new reduced fare program for PATH customers with disabilities.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has released a request for proposals to solicit consultant bids to start the $5.5 billion Interborough Express’ preliminary engineering phase, which is expected to take roughly two years.
The Hudson Line can trace its roots to the original Hudson River Railroad, chartered in 1846 to build from New York City north along the shore of the Hudson River.