Legislator Low-Hogan Praises State's Decision to Relocate TZB Shared Use Path Terminus

New City, NY (May 12, 2015) - Rockland County Legislators have announced their support of the agreement reached between the Governor’s Office, the NYS Thruway Authority and the Village of South Nyack to relocate the terminus of the Tappan Zee Bridge Shared Use Path (SUP) eliminating the controversial proposal to locate the terminus at the corner of Cornelison and South Broadway, a residential section in South Nyack. The SUP is a 3-mile pedestrian-bike path that will cross the north-bound span of the new bridge from thruway-owned land in Tarrytown to a potential terminus point at Interchange 10, the first exit on the Rockland County side of the thruway.

Legislator Nancy Low-Hogan, whose legislative district includes South Nyack, said, “I am elated to hear that an agreement has been reached with the Governor’s Office, the New York State Thruway Authority and the Village of South Nyack to move the TZ Bridge Shared Use Path terminus out of a residential neighborhood and that Interchange 10 on the New York State Thruway is now a truly viable option under consideration. I want to thank the Governor and his team for listening to the people of this community, and also thank Mayor Christian, the South Nyack SUP Task Force and Village Board for their hard work. I commend the citizens of South Nyack for their willingness to articulate their concerns and work together to solve this problem in a constructive way. This is an excellent example of how people can make a difference in their community through thoughtful yet persistent activism.”

Legislator Harriet Cornell, who represents the neighboring Village of Nyack, said, “The Shared Use Path which was designed to enhance enjoyment of the beautiful Hudson River, instead caused anguish and anger. This is a victory for the Mayor and residents of South Nyack who stood firm.”

The New NY Bridge Community Benefits Program has approved a $250,000 grant for the Village of South Nyack to study the feasibility of redesigning and redeveloping Interchange 10. The village will consider several proposals from consulting firms on the best design and economically feasible concepts.

“Rocklanders should all be encouraged by the decision of the Thruway Authority to relocate the terminus away from residential streets,” stated Legislature Chairman Alden H. Wolfe. “This decision allows the village to explore alternate solutions that will maintain its residential character and maximize economic opportunity, which is in keeping with the Governor’s business-friendly policies as well as his desire to be sensitive to community needs. I applaud Mayor Christian, her team and the village residents for having a vision to create an appropriate gateway to the west side of the Hudson River.”

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