New York-New Jersey bridge tolls go up 33 percent - Truckers' Trucking Forum

Cybergal · **^ Top** #1 01.04.2008

New York-New Jersey bridge tolls go up 33 percent
1/4/08

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NEW YORK — A transit agency approved 33 percent toll increases Friday for millions of motorists driving between New Jersey and New York City, while commuter rail passengers will see a smaller increase than they feared.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey passed its first toll and fare hikes since 2001 for its six bridges and tunnels and PATH train line. Peak tolls went from $6 to $8 for motorists, while PATH train riders who paid $1.50 for one-way fares will pay $1.75.

The agency also reduced a commuter discount fare for train riders by 20 cents and added one-day, seven-day and unlimited monthly passes for the train line, similar to the New York City subway system. The increases take effect in March.

Officials said the hikes were needed to pay for post-Sept. 11 security expenses, bridge repairs and billions of dollars in construction, including a rail tunnel under the Hudson River and the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site.

Anthony Coscia, the agency's chairman, said the toll increases would fund mass transit — including the second rail tunnel that would ease traffic for Amtrak and NJ Transit riders and new PATH train cars — at a level not previously seen at the agency. The Port Authority runs the region's airports and bridges and tunnels for more than 120 million drivers.

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RoamingGnome · **^ Top** #2 01.04.2008

like they're not expensive enough already. it's $50 to cross the G.W.

elharrison · **^ Top** #3 01.04.2008

tolls are #### anyway....

24valve puller · **^ Top** #4 01.05.2008

its only 30 unless you are hauling oversize or have 9 axles

RoamingGnome · **^ Top** #5 01.05.2008

the one below it cost me $33 a few weeks back. free to go into jersey but when i came back into Pa. it was $33. and i was empty with a 53' trailer.

24valve puller · **^ Top** #6 01.06.2008

are you talking about the water gap, it's $16.25 for 5 axles. Loaded or empty means nothing its all about how many axles you have on the ground. I believe all the outer bridges are $30 and the inner bridges are $24 for 5 axles. I might be wrong because I have e-z pass and its been a few months since i've paid cash. Only two things you can do, Get e-z pass so that it is a little cheaper or not take freight into the city

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