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Time to Fix the Sins of the Thruway's Past - Tappen Zee Corridor Project - Rockland County Open House - June 30

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Time to Fix the Sins of the Thruway's Past - Tappen Zee Corridor Project - Rockland County Open House - June 30, 2010

Tappen Zee Bridge by BOb Jagendorf

The Tappen Zee Bridge was opened in 1955 with hopes that it would bring more jobs and more business to the surrounding neighborhoods that bordered the Thruway, on either side of the bridge.  At the time, no one was overly concerned about the possible increase in noise, air pollution or traffic jams. The economic benefits envisioned seemed to far outweigh all else.  In addition, no one predicted that the bridge would deteriorate so rapidly.

It has been about 55 years since the opening of the bridge and plans are now being developed for a new structure to replace the current deteriorating one.  Along with the new bridge, transit centers, commuter trains and rapid-transit stations are being planned for this 30 mile corridor.

In an attempt to "Fix the sins of the Thruway's past with this new project" an open house is planned by the New York State Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority to give the people living along this 30 mile corridor a chance to review the plans for the new Tappen Zee Crossing and its transit components and to offer their input, suggestions and critiques.

The Rockland County Open House will take place on :

June 30, 2010 

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

at

The Palisades Center

 Adler Community Room

1000 Palisades Center Drive

West Nyack, NY 10994

Now while the plans are being developed, is the time to speak up and offer your input and suggestions.  Hope to see you there.

For more information visit the Thruway Authority Tappen Zee Bridge Site.

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Lora "Leah" Stern - Your Rockland County, NY REALTOR of Choice - (914) 772-4528

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Comments (5)

Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I wonder what kind of turnout they had for this.

Jul 02, 2010 06:41 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Debbie - I actually attended the Rockland open house.  It was well attended, though I thought that there would have been more interest.  It was very informative.  They unrolled six sets of plans for the bridge, and schematics and maps of the proposed rapid transit systems.  I was quite disappointed that other than allowing for a masstransit system, these plans will not significantly allow for more bridge traffic.  All the plans have only 8 car lanes (to replace the current 7 lanes) with an addition of 2 Bus Rapid transit lanes.   Seems like not very much of an improvement for the $16 billion estimated cost.

Jul 02, 2010 10:57 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Lora I wonder what the outcome will be.  The Tappan Zee Bridge is so important to thge economy of the region but with the fiscal issues in the State I wonder if this will delay or cause project to be scaled back.

Jul 02, 2010 03:06 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Leah thanks for the info.  I thought there would be more of a change with that cost.   Too bad....

Jul 03, 2010 12:35 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Jennifer - they expect to raise alot of the money from other sources, other than the state, and doing the construction in three stages.  The first stage is the bridge, the next is the Bus Rapid transit lanes, and the third is the Commuter Rail System.  I think they're being overly optimistic in thinking that they'll have enough money to finish all three. 

Debra - I'd hoped so too.

Jul 03, 2010 03:52 PM