Governor Cuomo continues to advocate for Congestion Pricing, now rebranded as Congestion Tolling, in the Central Business District of Manhattan. His proposed budget includes provisions for a hefty charge, possibly $11.50, for any vehicle entering Manhattan below 60th St. The stated goal of Congestion Tolling would be to reduce traffic in Manhattan, and to fund the MTA to improve subway service.

Our fuel efficient, congestion reducing vehicles should be exempt from all congestion tolls as is done in London, Milan, and other cities where our lightweight vehicles are recognized as potent tools for combating urban congestion. We’re part of the solution, but by charging us the same toll as SUVs and giant pickup trucks we’re being treated as part of the problem.

Last year we were assured by members of the Governor’s Transportation Team that we would not be charged the same rate as cars in any future Congestion Tolling scheme, but the Governor’s current proposal doesn’t even offer us a discount, much less a full exemption.

Please sign the petition asking Governor Cuomo to exempt two-wheeled vehicles from Congestion Tolling in NYC.

Thanks,

Cheryl Stewart