Public May Comment Virtually On Proposed Thruway Toll Hikes

TARRYTOWN, NY — New York wants to raise tolls on the Thruway beginning Jan. 1 and is allowing the public to comment virtually during public hearings.

The three public hearings will be:

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday
• 6 p.m. to 8 .m. Thursday

Members of the public may register at thruway.ny.gov to comment during the virtual public hearings. A confirmation email will be sent to speakers with instructions on how to participate in the Webex hearing.

Comments may also be submitted by email or mailed to:

Toll Comments
c/o Legal Department
New York State Thruway Authority
200 Southern Boulevard
P.O. Box 189
Albany NY 12201-1089

The Thruway Authority said the proposed passenger car toll adjustment for the Cuomo bridge includes the following:

• Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, increase NY E-ZPass rates by 50 cents in 2021 and 2022 to the rate of $5.75
• Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the commuter discounted rate will be 40 percent off the NY E-ZPass rate only for passenger vehicles that opt into the program
• A new resident E-ZPass plan will be offered for Westchester and Rockland County residents that will keep their rate flat through 2022. The program will be offered to passenger vehicles with a NY E-ZPass who opt into the plan and can provide proof of residency (i.e., documentation showing their vehicle is registered in one of these two counties, etc.)

The Thruway Authority said these will be the first toll increases on the Thruway since 2010.

For more information, visit the Thruway Authority website.

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