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1/13/06-A bill in the Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee would require toll-free passage on state toll roads and certain interstates on federal holidays.
A1105, sponsored by Assemblyman John Rooney, R-Emerson, would prohibit the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Delaware River Port Authority from imposing tolls on federal holidays, such as New Year’s Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Rooney wrote that “substantial traffic delays occur on heavily traveled holidays in part because motorists must wait to pay tolls. This bill would provide toll-free passage on these holidays in order to relieve traffic congestion.”
New York and Pennsylvania would be required to adopt similar rules for the affected routes that run in their states.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.
