“I oppose the New York State Thruway Authority’s proposed 45 percent toll increase for trucks. Any toll increase in this difficult economy would place a huge burden on small businesses already struggling to make ends meet. Small businesses will be required to cut back on resources and staff, or increase the cost of goods to make up for this increase.”

“Aside from increasing the cost of doing business, this toll increase will force truckers to get off the Thruway, putting them onto local roads and endangering the safety of our communities. I urge the Thruway Authority to rethink this decision that will have a harmful effect on the safety and economic well-being of our community.”