Route 59 Area Transportation & Land Use Study | New York Metropolitan Transportation Council

The Route 59 Study Area is a 4.5-mile stretch of Route 59 that starts on the western end at Airmont Road and Route 59 in the Village of Airmont, running east through the Town of Ramapo ending at South Pascack Road and Route 59 in the Village of Spring Valley.

The Route 59 Area Transportation & Land Use Study identified and evaluated transportation and development issues and future improvement recommendations in the 4.5-mile stretch of Route 59. The distinct mixture of land uses, number of lanes, and congestion along the corridor differentiated the study area from segments east and west. The study utilized a variety of methods to engage in two-way communication with stakeholders and interested public, including four formal community planning workshops, targeted meetings, pop-up sessions at community events, and one-on-one sessions.

Route 59 is the only east-west arterial roadway serving southern Rockland County from Suffern in the west to Nyack in the east. The communities adjacent to Route 59 are some of the fastest growing in Rockland County.

Final Report and Executive Summaries

NYMTC has completed the Final Report for the Route 59 Area Transportation & Land Use Study. The Final Report makes recommendations in the following areas:

Community Design/Process: Land use and zoning approaches to encourage fewer automotive trips and reduce congestion.
Roadway: Physical improvements that would reduce congestion and accommodate multiple modes.
Bicycle/Pedestrian: Temporary and permanent infrastructure improvements to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.
Transit: Transit service and amenities to improve the passenger experience.

Final Study Report
Route 59 Area Transportation & Land Use Study →

Final Study Presentation
Route 59 Area Transportation & Land Use Study Powerpoint →

Final Report and Executive Summaries

Final Study Executive Summary