I grew up in Rockland County in the 1970's and rode my bike around a lot as a pre-teen. I remember my mom always advising me "Don't ride on 9W, it's dangerous for cyclists!" so I never did.
Fast forward 30 years, I'm living in NYC, got into "serious" cycling, joined the New York Cycle Club, and whaddya know, nearly *every* club ride I do involves at least some riding on 9W. And for the past 3 years these rides have been uneventful. (Well, at least as far as the Danger element goes. They've been wonderful rides...)
And then this. I will definitely be there Sunday.