How will the rise in MTA tolls affected drivers on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge?

The one-way toll (paid westbound into Staten Island only) in cash is $10 per car or $4.50 per motorcycle. E-ZPass users get a discount of $1.70 per car. As of March 2007update, there is a reduced toll of $4.80 for Staten Island residents.

There is also a significant carpool discount. From 1964 to 1986, the toll was collected in both directions, until Staten Island residents concerned about pollution from idling vehicles called for one way tolls. However, as of 2009update the eastbound toll booths are still in place, requiring drivers to slow down.

While the high cost of the toll between Brooklyn and Staten Island has always been an issue for residents, somewho? Favor the toll because they see it as a way to curb population growth on Staten Island. Each of the four bridges to the Island are tolled.

Recently, residents living on both ends of the bridge have lobbied for pedestrian access. In October 2003, Mayor Michael Bloomberg promised to look into establishing the long-awaited ... more.

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