NEW CITY - Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef spoke at length with State Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald to emphasize his view that a new Tappan Zee Bridge should advance the construction of both transit and highway alternatives concurrently. 

“Rockland County considers it a requirement that any alternative must preserve and enhance the quality of life of Rockland County residents because it will shape the future of Rockland and the region for the next 100 years,” Vanderhoef told the Commissioner.  “While we recognize the advantages of a project that is focused on the Tappan Zee Bridge itself, the scope of the project must include a dedicated bus/BRT/HOV lane on the crossing and a direct BRT connection from the crossing to the Tarrytown station in order for this project to be acceptable to Rockland County.”