NWRA’s New York City Chapter Files Comments on Congestion Pricing Proposal
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) filed comments with New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) regarding its proposed Central Business District Tolling program, otherwise known as Congestion Pricing. NWRA urged the MTA to grant an exemption to the private waste and recycling industry.
“While NWRA appreciates the efforts of the MTA to reduce traffic congestion, the Central Business District Tolling program would have unintended consequences for the waste and recycling industry,” said Lew Dubuque, vice president of chapter management at NWRA. “Without an exemption, this added fee is an additional tax on the industry that will be passed along to customers.”
In its comments, NWRA recommended MTA follow the example of London and exempt the toll from certain hours during periods of reduced congestion.
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