Replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge Re "Faulting a Plan to Replace the Scorned Tappan Zee" (news article, June 27): Concerns continue to shroud the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project. The lack of concrete plans for a new bus system, effects on river ecology, overreliance on debt and tolls, expediency that has alienated the public and eroded government transparency, and poor credit outlooks by Moody's and Standard & Poor's indicate that this new project is flawed. How can it be a shining example of infrastructure achievement in our state amid all these defects? There is still time to improve this project. First, develop a phased plan for bus rapid transit. Second, convert the extra bridge lane to a bus lane. Third, dedicate a small portion of I-287 toll revenue to help pay for new bus service. These are cost-effective ways to add transit for millions of dollars, not billions. With potential federal money for bus purchases and stations, this project can be a taxpayer dream instead of a nightmare. VERONICA VANTERPOOL Executive Director Tri-State Transportation Campaign New York, June 27, 2012