There were some heated comments Friday at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's virtual public hearing on congestion pricing for New York City. Some spoke in favor of the plan to raise tolls in order to fund improvements at the MTA, but others were flat-out opposed. Among those testifying was New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5th), who said commuting costs would increase to $31 a day.

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