Starting this Sunday, August 6, drivers using the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bridge and tunnel crossings will experience toll rate adjustments.
According to the agency, this measure aims to provide a more equitable and efficient rate structure for users of these important road corridors.
One of the most important new features of this update is that customers who use E-ZPass through the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) will be able to save 2% more compared to those who opt for the Tolls payment method. by Mail.
This difference serves as a significant incentive for drivers to choose the E-ZPass option, streamlining the toll payment process and enhancing their transit experience.
New fees on MTA bridges and tunnels
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has announced an update to toll rates on various bridges and tunnels effective August 6, 2023.
This change seeks to maintain an equitable rate structure and provide incentives to users of electronic payment methods.
The update reflects changes in operating costs and ensures efficient traffic flow on MTA tracks.
In addition to equity, this update aims to contribute to the sustainability and maintenance of road infrastructure in the region.
As of the aforementioned date, users will notice adjustments in tolls for different types of vehicles and payment methods. Below are the new fares for one-way trips at various crossings:
Rates for Passenger Vehicles:
Robert F. Kennedy Cruise, Bronx-Whitestone, Throgs Neck and Verrazzano-Narrows, and Queens Midtown and Hugh L. Carey Tunnels: E-ZPass (New York Customer Service Center): $6.94 Intermediate Tier Fare (NYCSC): $9.11 Tolls by Mail / E-ZPass Non-NYCSC: $11.19 E-ZPass (New York Customer Service Center): $3.18 Intermediate Tier Fare (NYCSC): $5.04 Tolls by Mail / E-ZPass Non-NYCSC: $8.25 Bridges Cross Bay and Marine Parkway: E-ZPass (New York Customer Service Center): $2.60 Intermediate Tier Fare (NYCSC): $4.11 Tolls by Mail / E-ZPass Non-NYCSC: $5.60
These rate adjustments seek to provide a balance between operating costs and user comfort. Importantly, E-ZPass users through the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) will enjoy an additional 2% discount compared to those who opt for the Tolls by Mail payment method. The MTA also has simplified vehicle categories, consolidating groups for vehicles with trailers with different axles, trucks with multiple axles, and motorcycles with additional axles. This will facilitate toll billing.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority stresses that these rate adjustments seek to maintain the quality and efficiency of transport infrastructure, improving the experience of users on their daily trips. Drivers are urged to be aware of these changes and to inquire about payment options available when crossing MTA bridges and tunnels.
Towards an efficient administration
The implementation of these new rates on MTA bridges and tunnels marks a step toward efficiency and fairness in the management of toll roads in the region. The adjustments are aimed at improving the driver experience, encouraging the use of electronic payment methods such as E-ZPass, and contributing to the maintenance and development of road infrastructure.
To obtain detailed information about the new fares that will take effect on August 6 and how they may affect your trips, we invite you to stay informed through the official MTA channels and consult the agency’s website.
MTA is committed to providing drivers with an efficient, fair and safe transit experience at bridge and tunnel crossings in the metropolitan region.
2023-08-06 13:50:00
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