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Establishes a high speed E-ZPass lane requirement at all toll booths in New York state
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Title of bill
An act to establish a high speed E-ZPass lane at all toll booths in New York state
Purpose
To establish a high speed E-Z Pass lanes at all toll booths in New York State.
Summary provisions
Section 1 requires the New York State Thruway Authority and the Metropolitan Authority to establish that all toll booth lanes be high speed lanes for E-Z Pass use.
Justification
With last years high gas prices and the publics concern for greenhouse gases and global warming New York State should become the leading state in the nation to reduce harmful emissions. This environmental friendly proposal will save time and convenience for drivers, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce harmful greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere. Environmentalists know that accelerating and decelerating through tool booths is harmful to the environment and wastes fuel and decreases fuel efficiency. This bill is green legislation is good for the environment, convenient for drivers and good public policy.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
120 days after enactment.
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