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RCC 251

Para ordenar a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT) abstenerse de ejecutar el aumento automático de peajes programado para el mes de enero de 2026; establecer una moratoria por doce (12) meses con el propósito de realizar un análisis técnico exhaustivo de la fórmula de ajuste automático actualmente vinculada al costo de vida; evaluar si dicho aumento cumple con las protecciones y límites aplicables para la protección de los usuarios; examinar su impacto económico sobre la población; y ordenar a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación iniciar procesos de negociación dirigidos a la revisión de dicha fórmula, a fin de identificar alternativas que sean equitativas, transparentes y sostenibles; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico pauses January 2026 toll increases for 12 months, requiring technical analysis of automatic adjustment formulas and negotiation of equitable alternatives.

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Bill Summary · RCC 251

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 251 orders Puerto Rico's Roads and Transportation Authority (ACT) to halt a scheduled automatic toll increase set for January 2026 and implement a 12-month moratorium. During this period, the government must conduct a comprehensive technical analysis of the current automatic adjustment formula tied to cost of living, assess its economic impact on the population, and evaluate compliance with user protections and limits.

Why is this important

Toll increases directly affect transportation costs for workers, businesses, and commuters across Puerto Rico's infrastructure system. This moratorium addresses public concern about automatic price escalations while allowing time for evidence-based policy review. The outcome could reshape how toll structures are adjusted going forward and set precedent for other utility rate-setting mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic sustainability of ACT: Halting revenue increases may strain the agency's maintenance budget and infrastructure investment capacity during the moratorium period
  • Formula reform complexity: Finding "equitable, transparent, and sustainable" alternatives to cost-of-living indexing is technically difficult; any new formula may still disadvantage certain user groups
  • Implementation timeline: A 12-month analysis may be insufficient for comprehensive reform, or alternatively, may delay necessary infrastructure improvements if extended beyond the moratorium period

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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