Prohibits the imposition and collection of a fare, toll, rental, rate, charge or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge or on any other bridge located entirely within one county of the state

1 Co-sponsor

• Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Title of bill

An act in relation to prohibiting the imposition and collection of a fare, toll, rental, rate, charge or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge or on any other bridge located entirely within one county of the state as security for bonds and notes issued by the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority or by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority

Purpose

The purpose of this bill is to end this burdensome toll for the residents of Broad Channel and the Rockaways who must pay this toll to go to and from work, to drop off and pick up kids at school, to visit the police precinct and the local post office, etc.

Summary of provisions

Section one provides that any fare, toll, rental, rate, charge or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge or on any other bridge located entirely within one county of the state shall cease to be levied and collected.

Section two relates to the effective date.

Existing law

This is a new law.

Justification

The Cross Bay Bridge toll is hurting Queens residents who are required to pay this toll several times a day to conduct their daily lives; it is also placing a great burden on the local economy and the small businesses in the area as many potential customers do not want to buy goods and services because they are not will willing to pay the toll to take their family shopping or out to eat.

Legislative history

2014 - A2072 Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

Fiscal implications

To be determined

Local fiscal implications

To be determined

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.