Judge Denies County Preliminary Injunction For Congestion Pricing

Joint Statement from County Executive Ed Day & County Attorney Thomas Humbach

We are deeply disappointed by the court's decision to deny Rockland County’s request for a preliminary injunction in our lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) congestion pricing plan.

While this ruling represents a setback, it is far from the end of our fight to protect Rockland County residents and commuters from this unjust and discriminatory tolling scheme.

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan unfairly burdens Rockland County drivers, who already pay their fair share to maintain and use New York’s transportation infrastructure, without receiving equitable access to public transit. It imposes additional costs on hard-working residents who have limited alternatives and disproportionately impacts families, small businesses, and those who rely on vehicles to earn a living.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that Rockland County’s voice is heard and that our residents are treated fairly. The decision not to grant this injunction is just one step in a longer process, and we will exhaust every legal option available to challenge this including the possibility of an appeal.

Rockland County deserves better, and we will not back down in our pursuit of fairness and equity for our community. Our fight is not over, and we stand united in opposition to any plan that treats our residents as second-class citizens.

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