"Officers have been stationing themselves near the ramp, issuing summonses to cyclists who don't follow the correct route. This sting is part of a larger quality-of-life initiative led by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, which has led to massive spikes in the number of tickets issued to cyclists."
"The only reason the cops can ticket cyclists here is because the design of the entrance is unclear and unsafe. Those coming off the bridge must squeeze through a tight gap in a concrete wall while jumping off of the bridge platform."
"The jump has been the source of one man's photo series, where dozens of cyclists can be seen catching air on their way off the bridge. It also can lead to crashes."
"Cyclists are supposed to navigate a 90 degree turn through a set of bollards that puts them in conflict with pedestrians waiting to cross Delancey Street. So, what many cyclists do is just go up the off ramp, which is a more direct route, despite the fact that it is technically the wrong way."
The NYPD has increased ticketing of cyclists at the Manhattan entrance of the Williamsburg Bridge due to confusing and dangerous design features. Many cyclists are issued summonses for not following the specified route, which is part of a quality-of-life initiative. The entrance forces cyclists through a tight gap in a concrete wall and requires navigating a 90-degree turn, creating conflicts with pedestrians. Although federal funding for redesign exists, completion is not expected until 2029, despite the entrance being problematic since its inception in 2011.
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