The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled on Sunday, a federal judge has ruled, while attorneys for New Jersey say they will file an appeal. A hearing began Friday afternoon,

The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says drivers coming to the Garden State from New York City should pay a Jersey version of congestion pricing.