Tarrytown Asking For Tappan Zee Grant Money For New Firetruck, Fireboat, And Ambulance

[nydude2473 79]

Largest projects in the world??????

Well they are bringing in one of the biggest cranes in the world to do the job, so that has to put some kind of global recognition on the project. They wouldn't be bringing it in if they didn't need it and plus a project like this has a lot of significance to the region, being one of the busiest crossings north of New York City. And also, if I'm not mistaken, the man or firm that came up with the design for the new bridge has had his hand in many different building designs and projects around the world. It might not seem that big right now, but the Tappan Zee does affect a good portion of transportation that come through the state, which in turn goes through the nation, which in turn must go farther than that, am I right?

[velcroMedic1987 330]

It's a big bridge. Not the biggest bridge, not the most expensive bridge, nor the most elaborate bridge. It's going to take a lot of cranes, crews, and $$$$.

Doesn't make it the largest bridge project in the world. Biggest for NY, maybe. Since they built it the first time.

Why all the drama?

[velcroMedic1987 330]

Just did some quick research online. Not even in the top 25.

[nydude2473 79]

Well it's a big project for the area nonetheless.

[x635 4,066]

It is one of the most high profile bridge projects going on right now. It's also critical infrastructure for the NYC Metro area. Incidents on the bridge often make regional and national news. It's limited access and traffic jams when something happens makes for a very difficult response to the scene, and often leaves units committed to the incident or having to go into Rockland and turn around in a major traffic jam for hours.

Although I think the East Side Access Project (Bringing LIRR trains to Grand Central via tunnels bored under Queens, the river, and midtown Manhattan) is bigger, the ASCE claims this is one of the biggest transportation projects in the US to date.

Construction will begin this spring on the largest transportation design/build project to date in the United States, New York State’s replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge

Source and more detailed information on the project: http://www.asce.org/CEMagazine/ArticleNs.aspx?id=23622324457#.UoPyUGAo7Gh

It also holds the #2 ranking for suicides in the nation, only after the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

One source and article: http://www.newsday.com/search/high-anxiety-trooper-fights-fear-to-save-would-be-tappan-zee-jumpers-1.4111767

And, Tarrytown is not buying new toys....they are replacing existing equipment that is due for replacement and has a lot of wear and tear from I-87 and the TZB.

When the "Big Dig" tunnel project in Boston was underway, and after it opened, the project provided funds for Boston FD for Tunnel rescue and foam pumper equipment for operation in the tunnel. The Port Authority has a large fleet designed and equipped specifically for the George Washington Bridge, as well as other crossings. The Thruway Authority used to maintain more of an emergency fleet including a boat and fire engine, but that program was axed a long time ago, leaving the burden on Tarrytown FD and the Rockland FD's who respond.

[nydude2473 79]

When you really look deep into it, the Tappan Zee Bridge and where it is located on the Hudson is a very critical spot when it comes to transportation and commerce, even though it is just in the suburbs of New York City. Also, the bridge does get a significant amount of media coverage when something occurs, case in point, the tragic boating accident that occurred this summer. I had no idea that that call would find its way on to ABC World News and CNN. So, in our eyes it might not seem so big since we are use to having it in our backyard and it being more of a nuisance on a late Friday afternoon to get upstate, but it does and will keep having a big influence on the community and the region.

It is one of the most high profile bridge projects going on right now. It's also critical infrastructure for the NYC Metro area. Incidents on the bridge often make regional and national news. It's limited access and traffic jams when something happens makes for a very difficult response to the scene, and often leaves units committed to the incident or having to go into Rockland and turn around in a major traffic jam for hours.

Although I think the East Side Access Project (Bringing LIRR trains to Grand Central via tunnels bored under Queens, the river, and midtown Manhattan) is bigger, the ASCE claims this is one of the biggest transportation projects in the US to date.

Source and more detailed information on the project: http://www.asce.org/CEMagazine/ArticleNs.aspx?id=23622324457#.UoPyUGAo7Gh

It also holds the #2 ranking for suicides in the nation, only after the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

One source and article: http://www.newsday.com/search/high-anxiety-trooper-fights-fear-to-save-would-be-tappan-zee-jumpers-1.4111767

And, Tarrytown is not buying new toys....they are replacing existing equipment that is due for replacement and has a lot of wear and tear from I-87 and the TZB.

When the "Big Dig" tunnel project in Boston was underway, and after it opened, the project provided funds for Boston FD for Tunnel rescue and foam pumper equipment for operation in the tunnel. The Port Authority has a large fleet designed and equipped specifically for the George Washington Bridge, as well as other crossings. The Thruway Authority used to maintain more of an emergency fleet including a boat and fire engine, but that program was axed a long time ago, leaving the burden on Tarrytown FD and the Rockland FD's who respond.

Well said!

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

It's a big bridge. Not the biggest bridge, not the most expensive bridge, nor the most elaborate bridge. It's going to take a lot of cranes, crews, and $$$$.

Doesn't make it the largest bridge project in the world. Biggest for NY, maybe. Since they built it the first time.

Why all the drama?

your the drama honest whats your point here realy?are you even in the fire service?

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

Just did some quick research online. Not even in the top 25.

very happy for you.