As Route 9 winds its way north from Hastings through the five Historic Hudson River towns collaborating on this project, it is easy to miss the monuments erected to celebrate some of the characters that traveled this path over the centuries – Major John Andre and the Headless Horseman among them. Today’s theatres, business destinations, and schools get passed by as residents and visitors navigate along this state highway that simultaneously connects the villages and divides community residents from each other and from valued community assets.
This project recommends infrastructure and safety solutions that support local economies and tourism, and complement improved waterfront access and riverfront redevelopment. Together with the Village Consortium, the consulting team drew from existing studies and plans, public meetings, and technical expertise to document a practical plan that supports high quality vehicle access while providing continuous active transportation connectivity to the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, as well as along and across Route 9.