Reinvent Albany strongly opposes Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato's proposal to exempt NYPD officers from the congestion pricing toll, viewing it as special interest legislation.
The Traffic Mobility Review Board found more than 120 exemption requests and deemed the fair approach was to limit exemptions, ensuring that toll revenue serves the public.
Exempting certain groups could result in a significant revenue loss, up to $100 million a year, undermining the financial viability of the congestion pricing system.
Reinvent Albany asserts that the original proposal was fair and aimed to keep tolls low, stating this exemption would grant undue privilege to specific groups.
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