The long-anticipated congestion pricing plan for New York City has received final federal approval, allowing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to implement a $9 toll for vehicles entering Lower Manhattan, starting January 5. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion and generate funds for public transit improvements. However, significant opposition remains, as New Jersey officials and various groups continue to file lawsuits and express concerns over the perceived unfairness of the tolls. Discussions about the plan have intensified, with political leaders and transportation advocates weighing in on its potential impacts on local neighborhoods and the overall transit system.