Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] · Latest action: 2025-01-09
A House resolution expressing opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program and calling for its halt pending an economic impact report.
Where it is in the pipeline
In progressSummary
This resolution states the House of Representatives' disapproval of New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program, which would charge drivers up to $23 per day to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. It highlights concerns about costs to commuters, small businesses, and consumers, and calls on New York State to produce a public economic impact report and halt the program's implementation.
Key provisions
- Declares House disapproval of the Central Business District Tolling Program
- Recommends New York State conduct and publicly release an economic impact report
- Recommends federal agencies and New York State halt implementation of the program
- Cites potential costs to commuters (up to $5,000/year) and repeated charges for commercial vehicles
Who is affected
- Commuters and students traveling into Manhattan
- Small businesses operating in or delivering to Manhattan
- Low-income families entering the Central Business District
- New York State Department of Transportation and MTA
Cost & funding
Not specified in the text (bill itself authorizes no funding; it references the tolling program's projected $1 billion annual revenue and $15 billion MTA capital program, but these are program details, not appropriations by this resolution)
Read the official text on congress.gov.