Transportation advocates argue that recent fare and toll increases are necessary to fund critical infrastructure projects and manage rising costs. Public officials share this outlook, stating, "These cost hikes are essential for maintaining the quality of public commute and ensuring safety in our transportation systems. Without these adjustments, we risk falling behind in infrastructure support, which ultimately affects all users."
Critics of the toll and fare increases express serious concerns regarding affordability for everyday citizens, particularly those in Ocean County. Assemblyman Greg McGuckin highlighted this, saying, "This increase targets my constituents, many of whom travel the Parkway every day to support their families. They are fed up with out-of-control government spending and tone-deaf bureaucrats who act like feudal overlords."
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