2023-12-12 04:00:02
Bill calls for the start of urban toll collection in May or June 2024 NY Dot /Reproduction The city of New York could be the first in the United States to approve an urban toll rate so that drivers can drive in the central region of the island of Manhattan, known for its chaotic traffic at peak times. If approved, the law will give the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) transit authority, which operates public transport, the possibility of creating an urban toll via booths installed in tunnels, avenues or automatic system readers. NEW FORD RANGER RAPTOR! Insane with V6 engine and almost 400 hp with 4×4 traction (details and evaluation). See the video! The bill provides for a charge of US$15 (equivalent to R$70) for drivers entering the central region of the island of Manhattan while trucks will pay between US$24 and US$36 (R$117 to R$176) per day to be able to circulate between 5 am and 9 pm. The fee will also be valid on weekends during the day for cars to enter the central region of New York Island. Bill foresees a charge of US$ 15 New York Post/Reproduction The metropolitan authority promises to use this extra revenue to improve the public transport system such as buses and the extensive New York subway line. Investments are planned to expand the subway towards the north of the city with new tracks, light signals and new access points at stations. The fee will also be valid on weekends during the day for cars to enter the central region of New York Island. Internet/Reproduction “We know that there are many projects that we cannot carry out and we depend on this fee to avoid congestion”, says Janno Lieber, head MTA executive. “We are again at the point where we need to start and we need money”, he reinforced. If approved in parliament, the bill foresees the start of urban toll collection in May or June 2024. Only school buses, vehicles and taxis should be exempt from the fee to circulate in the central region of New York, where important points such as the avenue are located. Broadway, the financial district, Fifth Avenue, among others.
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