New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) recently announced a revived Congestion Tolling Program, which is set to take effect next month.
As previously reported by TRSA, the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is developing a tolling program in the central business district of Manhattan. TRSA has opposed this plan and taken action, including partnering with other industry stakeholders and filing a declaration in support of the Trucking Association of New York (TANY) lawsuit against the MTA.
In June of this year, Gov. Hochul indefinitely suspended the program. Last week, she announced a revived plan that could take effect on Dec. 29. The original plan priced passenger vehicles at $15 per day and trucks at $24-36 per trip, depending on size. Under the new fee structure, the passenger rate would be $9 per day. Small trucks would owe $14.40 and large trucks, $21.60, still on a per-trip basis. The MTA is expected to vote on the new rates this week.
TRSA continues to oppose this congestion pricing scheme in its entirety, while advocating for a more reasonable pricing structure if the policy advances. We argue that trucks should have price parity with passenger vehicles at the $9 rate, and pay a once-a-day fee, rather than per-trip toll. TRSA will continue to take action and keep members informed on any developments.
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