New Jersey is offering grants to New York companies to help employees work remotely and avoid congestion tolls.
Companies in Manhattan’s toll zone, south of 60th Street, can get grants to support remote work or satellite offices across the Hudson. Murphy is pretty vocal about his stance, saying he won’t let New York balance its budget on New Jersey families’ backs.
He’s all about keeping tax dollars in New Jersey and cutting down on travel time for commuters. The billboards for the New Jersey Re-assigning In State Employees Program, or NJ RISE, will pop up at key locations like the Lincoln Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge.
The ads will say, “Aren’t you tired of this? You deserve better. NEW JERSEY RISE can help you work from New Jersey.” Plus, there will be online ads showing a text message about the high costs of commuting.
New Jersey even tried to block the congestion toll with a federal lawsuit, but a judge gave the green light for it to go ahead. Talks for a compromise fell through, leaving New Jersey officials feeling the toll is just too high.
While New York offered a $3 discount for New Jersey drivers, it didn’t sit well with Garden State leaders, especially since the toll is set to rise in the future. New York’s Governor Hochul supports the toll, claiming it will help reduce gridlock and fund the MTA’s projects.
