Nassau County Bridge Authority

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Nassau County Bridge Authority
Founded1945
FounderNew York State Legislature
HeadquartersLawrence Village, New York
Key people
Samuel Nahmias (Chairman)
Vincent Pasqua (Vice Chairman)
Raymond Webb (Executive Director)
Rosemari Evola (Deputy Manager)
ServicesAtlantic Beach Bridge
Website ncbaabb.com

Nassau County Bridge Authority is a public benefit corporation established by the New York State Legislature in 1945 [1] [2] [3] primarily to finance the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, which is located between the Villages of Atlantic Beach and Lawrence. The bridge serves as a major conduit to the barrier island which consists of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Point Lookout and Lido Beach. [4] [5] the JFK Memorial Park, recreation fields and emergency Helipad fields that are used by emergency management and for evauction, the marine rescue station leased to the Atlantic Beach Fire District and the Nassau County Police Department 4th Precinct Police substation. [6] [7] [8]

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History and operations

Nassau County Bridge Authority was established in 1945 by the New York State Legislature and considered a State Authority. [1] [9] [5] It started the construction of the second Atlantic Beach Bridge in October 1950 and completed in May 1952. The authority operates and maintains this bridge, with ownership vested in the County of Nassau. Additionally, the authority undertakes the construction and maintenance of other public facilities, such as the JFK Memorial Park, recreation fields and emergency Helipad fields that are used by emergency management and for auction, the marine rescue station leased to the Atlantic Beach Fire District and the Nassau County Police Department 4th Precinct Police substation. [10] [11]

Members of the Board of Commissioners are typically established community and or business leaders that are appointed with confidence in their abilities. The Nassau County Bridge Authority Board consists of five non-salaried members appointed by the Nassau County Executive with the approval of the County Legislature. Each member serves a staggered five-year term. [12] [8] [13]

The Board of Commissioners are:

NamePosition:Residence:First Appointed by:
Samuel NahmiasChairman CommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman
Vincent PasquaCommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman
Monica McGrathCommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman
Arnold PalleschiCommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman
Anthony LicatesiCommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman

The Board of Commissioners conducts monthly public meetings to review operations, policies, financial controls, and safety measures. The authority has implemented financial management procedures and invested in infrastructure projects to enhance operational efficiency. [11] [4] [14]

The Past and Current Chairmans

Name:Position:Residence:First Appointed by:
Samuel NahmiasChairman CommissionerLawrence, NYBruce Blakeman
James VilardiChairman Commissioner
Helen EvolovichChairman Commissioner
Peter GerbasiChairman Commissioner

Bridge features and utilization

The Atlantic Beach Bridge spans 1,173 feet with six lanes, a 68-foot-wide roadway, and a six-foot-wide walkway for pedestrians and cyclists. Its 153-foot bascule draw span provides a vertical clearance of 33 feet. The bridge serves as a vital transportation link, connecting the Village of Atlantic Beach and the Long Beach barrier island to the Five Towns area, Far Rockaway, and the Greater Metropolitan area. It also serves as a designated coastal evacuation route. [15] [5] [10]

Financial operations

The authority's annual operating budget is financed through toll revenues. In November 2022, the authority approved a toll increase effective January 1, 2023, to cover costs for capital infrastructure projects, including installing EZ Pass. [11] [12]

Regulations and oversight

The United States Coast Guard governs bridge opening regulations and requirements, which are outlined in the New York State Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations. [13]

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