A rising tide of pro-transit sentiment will make for lively debate at today’s public hearing on the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project.
New York State’s proposed bridge—which lacks the transit component that Lower Hudson Valley residents had previously agreed upon—has attracted concern in New York and across the tri-state region. While the state assures citizens that bus lanes or commuter rail could be added to the bridge later, Tri-State’s analysis has cast this assertion into doubt.
In response, several municipalities have passed resolutions that call for transit on the bridge. Earlier this week, Yonkers, Dobbs Ferry, and Greenburgh joined Hastings-on-Hudson, Croton-on-Hudson, and the 14-member North Westchester Energy Action Consortium in their call for a 21st-century bridge.
Many elected officials also voiced their concerns in Build a Better Bridge, a short film released by Tri-State and Streetfilms. You can watch the film at brtonthebridge.org.
The Journal-News reported a standing room-only crowd at Tuesday’s public hearing in Rockland County, and Tri-State anticipates a large turnout at today’s hearing as well. The meeting will be held in the Westchester Marriott’s Grand Ballroom from 4-9pm. The hotel is located at 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, New York, 10591.
