Bill > A08852

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program on the New York State Thruway that eliminates tolls for E-ZPass users during overnight hours (between 10 PM and 6 AM) with multiple goals: reducing daytime traffic congestion, providing economic relief to residents and businesses, supporting more efficient freight transportation, and decreasing road wear and vehicle emissions. The New York State Thruway Authority will be responsible for implementing the program, collecting and analyzing data on traffic patterns, toll revenue, and public feedback, and submitting a comprehensive report to state leadership within 90 days of the program's completion. The program will automatically expire two years after the report's submission, and the Thruway Authority is required to notify the legislative bill drafting commission about the program's implementation to ensure accurate record-keeping. By incentivizing off-peak travel through toll-free overnight hours, the bill aims to create more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation dynamics across the state.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8852