A New Tappan Zee: Buses, Trains, Automobiles

A new Tappan Zee Bridge -- rather than a refurbished existing structure -- would provide a major lift to New York's economy and transportation efficiency, a team of  leaders from New York State, Westchester and Rockland County have concluded.

Is Rail Really Best Option For Tappan Zee?

Is commuter rail the best mass-transit enhancement to add to the Tappan Zee Bridge if it is rebuilt? The Tri-State Transportation Campaign says no.

Could Light Rail Be Added To New Tappan Zee Bridge?

The Tappan Zee BridgeBuilding commuter trains betweens Suffern and Port Chester over a new Tappan Zee Bridge could help neutralize suburban sprawl and reduce air pollution, according to the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County.

Bus Transit May Ease Congestion on Tappan Zee Bridge

A symposium held Friday by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign discussed the usefulness that bus rapid transit could have on easing congestion through the Tappan Zee Bridge/Interstate-287.

TZ Bridge Travel Alternatives

At a symposium Friday, The Tri-State Transportation Campaign will explore the possibility of using buses to ease congestion and improve travel in the Tappan Zee Bridge-Interstate 287 corridor.

Four transit alternatives are being considered:

Tappan Zee Has New Management

The state Thruway Authority handed over management of the Tappan Zee Bridge yesterday to the Department of Transportation.

The DOT will now be in charge of the plan to replace the 51 year old bridge and will handle day-to-day operations including managing contracts and engaging the public on the process.

Tappan Zee Brainstorm

In about a month, average folks will begin to have their say about the future of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Tappan Zee Needs Spitzer (Updated)

So concludes the NY Times in an editorial today. In its words: "after years of languishing under the lackadaisical George Pataki, the project needs Mr.

Public Gets Sneak Peak at Tappan Zee Plans

There were around 150 people at SUNY Purchase College last night checking out 50-foot maps of the possible complex systems of commuter rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit routes that might be built across the bridge.

A Cry for Help on Tappan Zee Project

The Journal News is reporting that Westchester County Exec Spano and Rockland County Exec Vanderhoef are urging Spitzer to intervene in the Tappan Zee Bridge rebuilding/replacing project.