New Jersey

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.

While the New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee heard testimony from NJ Transit and Amtrak leaders, Republicans were unsatisfied with their responses.

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.