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WEINER CALLING FOR MTA PHO-TOLL PLAN

Mayoral hopeful Rep. Anthony Weiner wants the MTA’s financial crisis to take the biggest toll on out-of-towners.

Weiner said cameras could take pictures of license plates crossing the now free East and Harlem river bridges, and bill drivers who aren’t registered in the city $4.15 each way.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith tried to rally support for a plan that would bill anyone who crosses the East River bridges $5 or $4.15 for E-ZPass holders.

Drivers crossing the Harlem River bridges would be billed $2.

At least five Democrats are holding out on the plan, which would help close the MTA’s $1.2 billion budget gap and improve bus service in the outer boroughs.