MTA Bridge & Tunnel toll revenues plummet

While subway ridership has reached 59-year highs, the poor economy is costing the MTA in toll revenue. According to the latest figures from MTA Bridges and Tunnels, toll revenue declined over $55 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. Average daily traffic at the tolled crossings declined 3.2 percent last year with decreases spiking as the economy worsened. So much for that safety net.