Parsippany, NJ— Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), alongside a bipartisan group of New Jersey Members of Congress, called on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to cancel the pending implementation of New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which will impose significant new costs on New Jersey commuters and families.

“New York's congestion pricing plan is currently an unfair hit against New Jersey families that will double tax the almost 400,000 New Jersey residents who work in New York City and contribute immensely to the city’s economy. New Jersey commuters already pay a $17 toll when they cross the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, almost double the toll paid on the bridges connecting Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. As a result, this congestion price would uniquely double tax New Jerseyans and result in our constituents paying upwards of $40 just to get to work every day. At a time when families across the Northeast are already dealing with rising prices and high costs of living, this added tax on simply getting to work is unacceptable,” wrote the NJ lawmakers. 

“We look forward to staying engaged on this issue… and urge you to work with Governor Murphy and NJ Transit on new strategies to combat congestion and emissions in our communities that don’t involve increasing the cost of living for families,” they continued. 

“Residing in Essex County is attractive for people who commute to work in New York City because of our close proximity. Although there are many mass transportation options available, some who conduct their business in the city still rely on driving cars or trucks at what are considered peak times. Penalizing Essex County residents with significantly higher tolls is unfair and would be detrimental to the vitality of our municipalities,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

This letter is co-signed by Reps. Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Frank Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Donald M. Payne, Jr., Jefferson Van Drew, and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Read the full letter here .