Pols say no to Cross Bay toll

“We have been working relentlessly to end the unfair toll on the Cross Bay Bridge,” Goldfeder said.

The assemblyman credited the thousands of people who signed his petition to end the toll with prompting Cuomo’s proposal, which the governor announced in his State of the State address.

“Our voices were heard, and we are one step closer to successfully eliminating this toll entirely, lifting a considerable financial burden off the shoulders of the many hardworking families and small businesses in our community.”

The Cross Bay Bridge toll is the only intra-borough bridge toll in the city.

Residents with an E-ZPass currently pay $1.19 each time they cross the bridge for up to two treks a day, while additional trips are free.

Those who do not live in the Rockaways or Beach Channel pay $3.25 each time they cross.

Titus echoed Goldfeder’s statements, with the assemblywoman calling the toll “burdensome” and “unfair.”

“Residents on the Rockaway peninsula should not be charged for doing ordinary responsibilities, such as going grocery shopping or attending community events,” Smith said.

Lew Simon, a Democratic district leader from the Rockaways, said he has worked for more than three decades to see the toll eliminated.

“Now we have to make sure that the legislation gets passed in order to make this rebate permanent,” said Simon, who joined the legislators last weekend.

The state Legislature must approve the governor’s proposal before it would go into effect.

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R-Queens and Brooklyn), who also attended Sunday’s event, urged legislators to pass Cuomo’s plan.

“This is a perfect example of the bi-partisan collaborative working relationship elected officials should have on issues of importance to our communities,” Turner said. “I am proud to stand with Assemblyman Goldfeder on behalf of residents of the Rockaways and Broad Chanel, who should not have to pay a toll to travel through their borough.”