Summer truck toll discount implemented by MTA

From Trucking Association of New York.

Beginning on July 10 and lasting through September 1, trucks crossing various Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) structures in NYC will receive a 50 percent discount on their tolls if they cross between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

The discount is being offered in an effort to relieve anticipated increases in congestion due to emergency rail repair by Amtrak at Penn Station. The repairs will create major disruptions to NYC’s transit system, likely encouraging some transit riders to get back in their cars, and come at a time when the subway system has declined to such a state of disrepair that Gov. Andrew Cuomo felt the need to declare a State of Emergency to facilitate their repair. The governor also pledged $1 billion for improvements and moved to make it easier for the MTA to purchase new equipment.

The MTA discount for trucks is intended to encourage more travel by commercial vehicles during off-peak hours. TANY has had recent discussions with the MTA regarding the discount. While we understand and appreciate their intent, we have informed them that unless a driver is able to make a delivery during the off-peak hours, or has a legal place to park, simply providing a discount will not change the time they cross into New York City.