As state authorities prepare to replace the aging bridge, local officials and interest groups propose an "exciting" alternative to demolition.
The New York State Thruway Authority may begin work on a new bridge to replace the 56-year-old Tappan Zee Bridge as early as next year, and is seriously considering a proposal to maintain it as a separate route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Already six years past its projected lifespan, the Tappan Zee Bridge would cost $150 million to demolish, compared to the $50 million annual maintenance bill it runs under current conditions.
So Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner suggested that the state hang onto it. "The idea immediately gained support from biking and pedestrian groups," writes Peter Applebome, and those groups in turn came together to form the Tappan Bridge Park Alliance.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the idea "exciting" and, along with the executive director of the State Thruway Authority, expressed support for further study of the project.
FULL STORY: State to Look at Turning Tappan Zee into Walkway
Rethinking Redlining
For decades we have blamed 100-year-old maps for the patterns of spatial racial inequity that persist in American cities today. An esteemed researcher says: we’ve got it all wrong.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Walmart Announces Nationwide EV Charging Network
The company plans to install electric car chargers at most of its stores by 2030.
New State Study Suggests Homelessness Far Undercounted in New Mexico
An analysis of hospital visit records provided a more accurate count than the annual point-in-time count used by most agencies.
Michigan Bills Would Stiffen Penalties for Deadly Crashes
Proposed state legislation would close a ‘legal gap’ that lets drivers who kill get away with few repercussions.
Report: Bus Ridership Back to 86 Percent of Pre-Covid Levels
Transit ridership around the country was up by 85 percent in all modes in 2024.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions