New Bridge Visitor Parking: Workshop For South Nyack Residents

SOUTH NYACK, NY — The new bridge is on schedule to be open in 2018. And that includes the walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists. Everyone expects the Shared Use Path to be heavily used.

South Nyack streets are already significantly used by commuters as well as visitors, shoppers, diners and merchants headed to the Village of Nyack. The new pedestrian/bicycle walkway has the real potential to increase the parking demand.

"Next summer, the fully-completed bridge may very well create a new 'quality of life' issue for the residents of our beautiful Village," said South Nyack Mayor Bonnie Christian in a reminder to residents.

Christian said the opening of the bridge's pedestrian/bicycle walkway (aka Shared Use Path/SUP) between Tarrytown and South Nyack will attract many visitors. Over time, it may also increase the demand for parking.

A New York state study estimated the Shared Use Path could draw 473 visitors per hour, during peak hours, she said.

Public Hearings were held in March 2016 to receive comments on the Environmental Assessment prepared for the Shared-Use Path Parking Facilities and Bicycle/Pedestrian Connections in the Villages of South Nyack and Tarrytown. View the Environmental Assessment, its related documents, and responses to public comments on the project’s Environmental Reports page.

To look at the issues from the village's point of view, the Parking Committee created by the South Nyack Board of Trustees has gathered data about the current parking needs and possible solutions to institute now, prior to the potential increase of visitors in the summer of 2018.

The committee is hosting a workshop Tuesday.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 24th - 7:30pm

WHERE: 90 Depot Place, Fire House, 2nd Floor

WHAT: Parking Concerns & Solutions/ a Special South Nyack Workshop. Topics include:

• Paid parking for visitors throughout the Village:
  • Parkmobile will be the guest presenter; a "parking app" solution company:
    • Eliminates the need for high-maintenance parking meters and kiosks.
    • Provides a free parking program for all residents' personal vehicles with proof of South Nyack residency.
    • Potential revenue source for the Village.
• The increased demands on the Police Department and Department of Public Works.

SEE ALSO:

• South Nyack Seeking Transit Link and Shared Use Path Changes
  
• Thruway Agrees to Relocate New Bridge's Shared-Use Path
  
• How Will You Use The Shared-Use Path on the New NY Bridge?
  

Image via New York Thruway Authority

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