Low-Hogan Statement on New TZB Bike/Ped Crossing

New City, NY (March 25, 2014) – Rockland County Legislator Nancy Low-Hogan  has issued a statement concerning the controversy that has developed regarding visitor parking, amenities and access to the bike and pedestrian path that will run along Rockland-bound lanes on the new Tappan Zee Bridge.  A village task force presented plans to relocate South Nyack Village Hall and use the existing site to provide parking and amenities for path visitors.  South Nyack village residents voiced strong objections to the plan.  Village officials quickly scrapped that plan and announced they will work to convince the state to use the acreage at exit 10.   Access and parking on the Westchester side of the bridge will be from state-owned land in Tarrytown.

 

Legislator Low-Hogan acknowledged the hard work of the task force and the challenges that confronted them.  However, she agreed with residents’ objections and called for a more comprehensive solution. "The Village of South Nyack cannot provide the only access and parking for the Shared Path,” stated Low-Hogan.  "The location of the terminus in a residential neighborhood in South Nyack is not appropriate.  The streets do not have the capacity to handle the anticipated pedestrian, bike and car volume." Low-Hogan emphasized,  "We need a more comprehensive approach to the Shared Use Path on the Tappan Zee Bridge.  The Village of Nyack and all of Rockland County will benefit from this tourist attraction.  Nyack and all of Rockland County will need to be included in the plan in specific ways, especially related to parking and access to the Path."  Low-Hogan also believes the utilization of Exit 10 for the Shared Use Path terminus is a sustainable solution that benefits South Nyack, as well as surrounding communities.

 

 

 

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