Paying more to cross into the city. Toll hikes at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crossings have been approved for next year.
crossings have been approved for next year as part of its 2023 budget, basing the decision on inflation.E-ZPass tolls during peak hours will rise to $14.75 from $13.75.The agency originally sought the toll increases in November. They will increase on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
The Lincoln Tunnel recently became the sixth and final one of the Port Authority's crossings to make the switch to , with the new system billing drivers via E-ZPass or by billing you by mail after photographing your license plate.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has deactivated the last of its cash toll booths at hte Lincoln Tunnel, with all collections now being done via E-ZPass and license plate readers.
The Port Authority says the change will reduce commute times, and accidents, and is more environmentally friendly, saving drives over a million gallons of fuel each year and cutting over 11,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer has said that if congestion pricing is introduced, in response he will introduce legislation to stop federal funds from going to the MTA.
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