Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Shared Use Path

Overview

Location:

Tarrytown, NY

Client:

NYS Thruway Authority

Quick Facts:

Transformed this critical crossing into a landmark of public engagement that integrated a 3.6-mile pedestrian and bike path with six signature overlooks, sculptural gateways, and amenity-rich landings. Each overlook offers a distinct moment of story and context, drawing from Hudson River history, local ecology, and the bridge’s heritage, while durable infrastructure and green systems ensure the experience endures.

Successfully elevated the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge into a state-of-the-art, twin-span crossing connecting Rockland and Westchester counties across one of the widest parts of the Hudson River; it is one of the longest bridges in New York State and the longest shared bicycle/pedestrian path in the nation.

From concept to completion, Fisher wove technical performance with civic imagination, earning the ASLA Upstate Honor Award for Built Design.

The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Path connects people not just to the Hudson River, but to each other through Fisher Associates’ bold challenge to create a world-class public landscape atop a vehicle-focused bridge that once offered no safe or accessible way to walk or bike. Fisher reimagined this high-speed corridor as a civic destination that is safe for commuters, inviting for visitors, and connected to the river’s cultural and ecological context. We didn’t just design a path; we choreographed a journey, complete with six themed overlooks offering pause, perspective, and place. Blending imagination with precision, we collaborated to develop a space that’s resilient, beautiful, and built on trust. We listened closely, anticipated challenges, and responded thoughtfully to elevate the project beyond the brief. The final result is a public space that feels meaningful and enduring. It’s technically sound, and culturally rich; it was built with care, craft, and trust.

All photos © Sahar Coston-Hardy/Esto.