New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC) #2017bikesummit

1. NEW NY BRIDGE PROJECT
New York Bicycling Coalition – Annual Bike Summit
Friday, September 15, 2017

2. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
LOCATION

3. Existing Tappan Zee Bridge Mobility Deficiencies
▪ Existing bridge does not allow for multi-modal travel
▪ Cyclists and pedestrians are prohibited from crossing the span
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Goals and Objectives
▪ Improve transportation operations and safety
▪ Maximize public investment
▪ Provide connectivity to existing bicycle and pedestrian routes
SHARED-USE PATH (SUP) GOALS & OBJECTIVES

4. ▪ 3.5-mile scenic Trans-Hudson bicycle/pedestrian connection from Rockland County
to Westchester County on north side crossing
▪ 12-foot wide minimum clearance
▪ Pavement markings separate pedestrians and cyclists along the full length
▪ Six signature scenic overlooks
SUP FEATURES

5. SUP & OVERLOOKS
Able-Bodied Walking Times From Landings to Overlooks
Overlook #1 Overlook #2 Overlook #3 Overlook #4 Overlook #5 Overlook #6
From Rockland 12.5 min 21.5 min 32 min 41.5 min 52.5 min 56.5 min
From Westchester 56.5 min 47.5 min 37 min 27.5 min 16.5 min 12.5 min

6. Off-street parking in eastern area of
Interchange 10 with connection to SUP
via South Broadway Underpass using
closed local access ramp to I-87/287;
local access to I-87/287 Eastbound
relocated via Franklin Street and Hillside
Avenue
ROCKLAND TERMINUS

7. TRAILHEAD PERSPECTIVE

8. SIDE PATH

9. ROCKLAND TERMINUS

10. ROCKLAND LANDING

11. Main Span
Towers
FISH AND SHIPS

12. Main Span
Towers
PALISADES

13. Main Span
Towers
PAINTERS POINT

14. Main Span
Towers
RIVER CROSSING

15. Main Span
Towers
HALF MOON

16. Main Span
Towers
TIDES OF TARRYTOWN

17. WESTCHESTER TERMINUS
Off-street parking on Thruway Authority property with additional capacity for
visitors (during non-working hours and weekends)

18. SITE PLAN

19. VISITOR PAVILION

20. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

21. ▪Landing communities
▪Hours of operation
▪Security and maintenance
▪Access
▪Visual Quality
ON-GOING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

22. Grant Recipient and Scope Amount
Lyndhurst, public restrooms and trail improvements $50,000
Town of Orangetown, bicycle traffic counters and bike traffic planning study $46,000
Nyack Union Free School District, repairs to foot path along Route 9W $300,000
Sustainable Westchester (Village of Irvington), Route 9 Active Transportation
Corridor Study
$150,000
Scenic Hudson - Riverwalk feasibility assessment $300,000
Village of Nyack, Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan $120,000
Historic Hudson Valley, RiverWalk connection $300,000
Village of Sleepy Hollow, improvements to RiverWalk $300,000
Village of Grand View, Hader Park revitalization $289,200
Town of Greenburgh, Route 119 Complete Street Design Plan) $250,000
Total $2,232,200
CONNECTIVITY INVESTMENTS – $2.2M

23. WESTCHESTER CONNECTIONS

24. ROCKLAND CONNECTIONS

25. Contact
Peter Harckham
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
New NY Bridge Project
914.524.5445
Peter.Harckham@newnybridge.com
Visit us at NewNYBridge.com