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This bill amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. Cordon pricing is a traffic management strategy where drivers are charged a fee for entering a specific congested urban area during peak hours, with the goal of reducing traffic and encouraging alternative transportation methods. The bill, titled the "Motorist Tax Abuse Act," specifically prevents the Secretary of Transportation from establishing or maintaining such a pricing program in New York City's central business district. This effectively blocks a proposed congestion pricing plan for Manhattan's downtown area, which was intended to reduce traffic, generate revenue for public transit, and improve urban mobility. By inserting a prohibition into the existing transportation law, the bill aims to protect motorists from what its supporters view as an additional financial burden when driving in New York City.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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