Bill > A02099

This bill amends the public authorities law to provide a toll exemption for Staten Island residents using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Specifically, residents of Staten Island who use a New York customer service E-ZPass account will be exempt from paying tolls when crossing the bridge, with an important caveat that this exemption does not apply to vehicles used for commercial purposes. The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority will be responsible for creating and managing the application process for these toll exemptions, and they will have the authority to determine what information applicants must provide. The bill will go into effect 30 days after becoming law, and the authority is permitted to develop and implement the necessary rules and regulations in preparation for the exemption's start date. This legislation aims to provide financial relief for Staten Island residents who frequently need to cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, recognizing the bridge's significance as a key transportation link for the borough.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2099