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The Ravitch Commission is calling for tolls on the East River and Harlem River bridges and a payroll tax for businesses in 12 counties served by the MTA.

The plan would limit next year's fare increase to 8 percent and would stave off most proposed service cuts.

It also calls for regular fare and toll increases every two years tied to the rate of inflation.

While the commission came up with some new ideas, but the old idea of tolling the now-free bridges drew the biggest response.

"Everybody who benefits from this system ought to make a contribution including automobile users," said commission chairman Richard Ravitch.

"This is telling everyone whether you have transit or not that you'll have to pay to get across the bridge," said Brooklyn Councilman Simcha Felder.

The recommendations need the support of the state Legislature.

The plan would require control of the bridges to be transferred to the MTA, although it is not clear how that would be accomplished.

Also, another recommendation from the Ravitch Commission could change the face of the MTA Board.

The panel is recommending a law requiring board members to have relevant experience in one or more fields, such as transportation, finance or labor relations.

While the commission did not mention names, some critics of the MTA say certain board members are selected because of political connections rather than their expertise.