MTA Seeks $750K from NYC Marathon for Bridge Closure

• The MTA wants the NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750,000 to use the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the race • The MTA says this represents lost toll revenue when the bridge is closed for the marathon • The marathon organizers argue the increased transit ridership during marathon week makes up for any lost toll revenue • The 2019 marathon generated $427 million for NYC, boosting tourism and the economy • Both sides say they are open to negotiating a compromise agreement on the bridge toll issue