There is a growing string of green waterfront parks and bike/ped paths in The Bronx but there is one huge troubling obstacle to access: NYPD vehicles and personal parking obstructing sidewalks meant for safe passage to get there.

About 100 residents turned out to the Highbridge neighborhood to ask that the NY State DOT reverse a decision to modify their highway plans and instead drastically improve their access scheme which includes an extremely measly 5-foot, 2-way path for both those on foot and bikes to get there.

The residents spoke about why it is such a slap in the face to their communities but also enjoyed a fun ride together once they were able to surmount – via critical mass – the dangers NYPD vehicles forced them to endure.