SILive.com reports, “A number of local politicians [and at least one commentator] are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to wield is influence over the Port Authority to kill proposed toll hikes that they feel disproportionately target Staten Island residents. Upon release of the proposal, a handful of elected officials objected to the proposed toll increase and restructuring of the Staten Island Bridges Plan, penning joint letters to Gov. Cuomo.”
Gothamist looks at the fare and toll increase proposal announced on Tuesday.