Groundwork Hudson Valley BioBlitz 2009

Directions

• To The Science Barge
• To Pace University, Pleasantville Campus
• Scientist Site info
• Download printable directions

To The Science Barge:

The Science Barge is located in downtown Yonkers, at the end of Dock Street on the Hudson River.  We are located behind the Yonkers Train Station.  The Train Platform is high enough for cars and buses to safely pass under.  Please see the following map.  This whole area is newly constructed and many of the streets do not correctly show on Mapquest, or Google Maps, or on your GPS.

Drive through Larkin Plaza and go under the train platform on Dock Street. Continue straight toward the river. There is metered parking on your right on Dock Street. You can also turn right where Dock Street ends, onto River Street, where there is metered parking on your right. The meters only take quarters and are active on Saturdays.

In order to get directions from your specific starting point, search 99 Dock Street, Yonkers, NY 10701

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To Pace University—Pleasantville:
861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Pace University’s website has a mapping feature if you want to plug in your own address to get specific directions: http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=16153  

Saw Mill River Parkway– Northbound

• Take exit 26, “Taconic State Parkway.” The first exit on the Taconic Parkway is for PaceUniversity at Pleasantville – Route 117. At the end of the exit there is a traffic light. Turn right at the light and proceed east on Rte 117, entrance three (3) is 2/10 of a mile on the left. Turn left and pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

Saw Mill River Parkway- Southbound  

• Take Exit 29, “Manville Road/Pleasantville.”  At the stop sign, turn left onto Manville Road. Travel 2/10 of a mile. At the stop sign, turn right onto Route 117 (Bedford Road). The campus is 3/10 of a mile on the right. Use entrance three (3). Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

Sprain Brook Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway – Northbound

• Take the Sprain Brook Parkway northbound. At the Hawthorne interchange, the Sprain Brook will lead directly onto the Taconic State Parkway. The first exit on the Taconic Parkway is for Pace University at “Pleasantville – Route 117.” At the end of the exit there is a traffic light. Turn right at the light and proceed east on Rte 117, entrance three (3) is 2/10 of a mile on the left. Turn left. Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

Taconic State Parkway– Southbound

• Take the exit “Pleasantville Road/Pleasantville.” At the end of the exit, at the light, turn left and proceed under the Taconic Parkway. Continue on Pleasantville Road to the third traffic light. Turn right at this light and proceed 2/10 of a mile. At the stop sign turn right onto Route 117 (Bedford Road). The campus is 3/10 of a mile on the right. Use entrance three (3). Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

Cross Westchester Expressway – Route 287 –Westbound

• Take exit 3 to the Sprain Brook Parkway northbound and proceed north as above.

Tappan ZeeBridge and Cross Westchester Expressway – Route 287 –East

• After paying the toll on the Tappan Zee Bridge, stay in the right lane and proceed south on Route 87 (New York State Thruway). Get off at Exit 8A, which is marked: Route 87South/Rte 119/SawMill Parkway NORTH. Remain in the right lane as the exit splits. Follow the Saw Mill River Parkway North and get off at exit 26, “Taconic State Parkway.” The first exit on the Taconic Parkway is for Pace University at Pleasantville – Route 117. At the end of the exit there is a traffic light. Turn right at the light and proceed east on Rte 117, entrance three is 2/10 of a mile on the left. Use entrance three (3). Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

From Manhattan and Bronx:
Major Deegan – New York State Thruway -Route 87 - Northbound

• Take exit 7A “Saw Mill River Parkway North” and follow the directions above.

Route 9A – Northbound

• Follow Rte 9A north and exit at “Route 117/Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville.” This will be a left lane exit. At the end of the exit, at the traffic light, turn right and proceed under the Taconic State Parkway to the first traffic light. Proceed east 2/10 of a mile to entrance three. Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.

Route 9A – Southbound

• Follow Route 9 into Croton on Hudson and take the exit for Route 9A “Briarcliff Manor.” Exit at Route 117/Sleepy Hollow/Pleasantville. This will be a left lane exit. At the top of the exit, at the light, turn left and proceed under the Taconic State Parkway to the first traffic light. Proceed 2/10 of a mile east and turn left into entrance three. Pass by the guard’s house. Parking area will be on the right and left. Kessel Student Center is on the left.  

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If you are a scientist or speaker, please contact Emily or Ann-Marie for directions to sites.