The new Tappan Zee Bridge is being designed for current commuters and future generations. The new bridge will be a visually striking, recognizable landmark, and one of the widest cable-stayed structures of its kind in the world. It will include eight general traffic lanes, four breakdown/emergency lanes, a bike and pedestrian path, and state-of-the-art traffic monitoring systems as well as space for dedicated bus lanes from the day the bridge is fully opened. Designed and constructed to be mass-transit ready, the new crossing will also be able to accommodate bus rapid transit, light rail, or commuter rail.