Bill > A05693

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to specifically include motorcycles in the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority's congestion pricing plan for New York City's central business district. The bill authorizes the Authority to charge tolls and fees for motorcycles entering or remaining in the central business district, with a unique provision that motorcycles will be charged half the rate of other vehicles. The goal of the congestion pricing program is to reduce traffic congestion and generate funding for capital projects, specifically aiming to provide revenues for the MTA's 2020 to 2024 capital program. The tolling system will ensure that passenger vehicles are only charged once per day for entering the central business district, and the Authority will have the power to establish rules and regulations for toll collection, subject to agreements with bondholders and applicable federal law. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the Authority to develop necessary implementation rules and regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5693