the plan was criticized by thomas adams, regional plan association director, at the 1927 meeting of the municipal art society. he disapproved of its ugliness and noise, and suggested simply clearing obstructions to the existing surface road to speed traffic. adams instead supported a comprehensive regional plan for development in the hudson valley. the fine arts federation also opposed the highway, saying that elevated structures were unsightly, and that if the existing street were cleared a new highway might not be required.