State kicks in to help Thruway avoid toll increase
Photo credit: Faye Murman | Long-haul truck drivers are facing a proposed 45 percent toll hike as the New York State Thruway Authority tries to raise enough money to be viable for a low-interest federal loan critical for the construction of a new Tappan Zee Bridge. (Nov. 13, 2012)
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The state has agreed to share services and pick up some $60 million in annual costs to help the State Thruway Authority avoid a proposed toll increase for long-haul trucks while it seeks a federal loan for construction of a new Tappan Zee Bridge.
Under the agreement, the state no longer will require the Thruway Authority to pay for the regular patrol of the Thruway by State Police -- a cost...
