The workshops are part of the Routes 202/35/6/Bear Mountain Parkway Sustainable Development Study, an investigation of transportation, environmental and developmental issues facing the three communities. Residents are invited to attend one of three workshops, which begin at 7 p.m.: Apr. 24 at the Cortlandt Town Hall, 3 Heady St., Cortlandt Manor; Apr. 25 at the Yorktown Community Center, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights; or Apr. 26 at the Peekskill Public Library, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill.

At the workshops, residents will be able to address a recent analysis that predicts substantial increases in traffic, housing and commercial development. They will also be able to learn more about future development and to identify several scenarios that will guide the way their communities grow.

The analysis can be viewed at http://www.202and6.com, which provides an opportunity for to comment on the study. They can also contact the study coordinator, Diana Saltel, associate planner, Westchester County Department of Planning, at (914) 995-4769, or by e-mailing her at [email protected]. Representatives of Westchester County's Planning, Public Works and Transportation will attend the sessions along with local officials."The study is an example of how the county and its localities can work together to resolve local issues," says County Executive Andy Spano. The study was initiated by Westchester County, Peekskill Mayor John Kelly, Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi, Yorktown Supervisor Linda Cooper, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council and the New York State Department of Transportation.