I would like to bike along the East River in order to:
Commute to work
To enjoy the scenery
For exercise
None of the above

I would like to be able to get on a boat in order to:
Commute to work
To enjoy the scenery
For exercise
None of the above

I would like to be able to get right down to the water to:
Swim
Study or learn about the water
Enjoy the scenery
None of the above

The following discourages me from going to the East River waterfront:
Not safe enough to cross the FDR
Not enough signage
Not enough pedestrian crossings
There is nothing I want to do there