As layers of government weigh in on building a new Tappan Zee Bridge, a group of walkers and cyclists have their own plans for the existing one.

The Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester & Putnam is proposing turning the 3-mile, 33-acre span into a recreational path across the Hudson — sort of like a High Line for Westchester. The group already has several local leaders on board including White Plains Councilwoman Milagros Lecuona, whose vision for the park you see here.

Read more here: http://theloopny.com/blog/visions-of-a-tappan-zee-park/

TARRYTOWN — State and federal transportation officials should consider a public park atop the 3-mile span of the Tappan Zee Bridge when a replacement Hudson River span is built, a group of elected officials and activists said Friday.

Read more here: http://www.lohud.com/article/20120121/NEWS02/301210034/Group-pitches-park-tourism-Tappan-Zee-Bridge-when-span-replaced