NYCers -- Riverside Drive saftey

[PamNY]

I think the NYCC's tone is because not too many years back there were quite a few incidents like this along that part of RSD. RSD is the best way to/from the GWB and the muggers know it. We're easy pickin's, especially since we stop at red lights now.

I'm concerned because the RSD viaduct is usually a pretty lonely place. At least that's my experience and I travel that way usually 4 times per weekend.

The NYCC President has a good relationship with that police precinct's Captain and has alerted them to this, so hopefully there will be some police presence to deter anyone thinking about stealing bikes.

Okay, thanks, that makes sense. Yes, that is a lonely place -- though the broken glass suggests it is popular with those who wish to break into cars.

Let's hope the cops pay attention.

[ccnyc]

Keep your wits about you at the bottom of the ramp of the GWB!

1:30 pm today there was a group of teen boys (5 of them) hanging out at the bottom of the ramp, right at the 90 degree turn. Nothing happened, but they were blocking access, and really why is anyone hanging out there? I was coming down the ramp and when I saw them I got off my bike, near the gate at the bottom, and walked through the turn. My DH had stopped just past them with his helmet off (to use as a weapon) in case they tried anything. Made me feel very uneasy in light of the incident on RSD. Sigh. All I want to do is ride my bike.

[PamNY]

Yikes, that is a bit scary. No reason that I can think of to be hanging out there.
Glad nothing happened.