Artists, Lawmakers to Help Design New TZ Bridge

A team of artists, architects, politicos and CEOs will play a significant role in designing the new, $5.2 billion Tappan Zee Bridge, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday evening.

Some 44 individuals—some local, others far-flung—will comprise the state's "review team."

"For this project, we are creating a different kind of review team—it's a team that combines technical experts, architectural experts, local experts as well as artists to ensure the new bridge is the best choice and fit for the region," Cuomo said.

All team members will undergo "rigorous procurement training," Cuomo added, and will be evaluating issues like toll prices, route: {:controller=>"articles", :action=>"show", :id=>"state-officials-hold-another-public-meeting-on-new-tappan-zee-bridge"} -->, traffic management,