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Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to remove unused eastbound tollbooths from the Verrazano-Narrows bridge
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Title of bill
An act requiring the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to remove certain unused toll booths on the Verrazano-Narrows bridge
Purpose
This legislation requires the TBTA to remove unused eastbound tollbooths from the Verrazano-Narrows bridge.
Summary of provisions
This legislation requires the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) to remove unused toll booths or unused toll collection devices that are in place from the eastbound lanes of the Staten Island Expressway leading to the eastbound Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Justification
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has had a one-way (westbound) charge collection program since 1986. Even though no tolls are collected, the tollbooths remain standing in the eastbound direction. Because of this, eastbound motorists must slow down to 25 miles per hour through the plaza. The removal of the tollbooths will reaffirm the State's commitment to the residents of Staten Island to further improve air quality by reducing the pollution caused when eastbound traffic slows down to pass the tollbooths.
Legislative history
2008: S.5658 - Referred to Transportation/A.8599 - Reported to Ways & Means 2007: S.5658 - Referred to Transportation/A.8599 - Referred to Corporations 2005: S.2235/4432 - Veto 27 2004: S.6161- Passed Senate/A.9737 - Referred to Corporations
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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