DOT rips out parked cars at corners. Concrete, racks, and planters block the curb. Mini-protected bike lanes hug the edge. Sightlines open. Cyclists and walkers get cover. Six Brooklyn intersections change. Steel meets stone. Danger loses ground. Lives get a shot.

On June 12, 2025, the Department of Transportation launched a new intersection safety design in southern Brooklyn. The plan, detailed by Streetsblog NYC, 'features mini-protected bike lanes at corners, aiming to improve safety by "daylighting" intersections—removing parked cars to increase visibility.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Advocates Jon Orcutt and Jackson Chabot praised the use of real infrastructure but called for faster rollout. DOT opposes a Council bill for universal daylighting without hard barriers, warning it could make turns more dangerous. Safety analysts note: daylighting and targeted cycling infrastructure cut crashes and protect vulnerable road users citywide.

• DOT Unveils Safer Intersection Design: Mini-Protected Bike Lanes at Corners, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-12

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. Trucks roar past PS 110. Kids dodge danger. They push for a plaza, crossings, daylighting, and closed slip lanes. The city drags its feet. Children pay the price. Streets should shelter, not threaten.

On June 11, 2025, parents in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, called for the pedestrianization of streets outside Public School 110. Their proposal: turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, ban corner parking, and close a slip lane at Meeker Avenue. The push follows deadly crashes involving children and a cyclist. Chris Roberti, a parent, said, "The tradeoff right now is [we] prioritize cut-through traffic, big trucks and parking, [but] we are risking the lives of our kids." The Department of Transportation has not responded. Safety analysts note that restricting cut-through traffic near schools prioritizes vulnerable road users, reduces vehicle volumes and speeds, and creates a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists, especially children. No council bill or committee action yet—just urgent voices demanding streets for kids, not cars.

• Brooklyn Parents Push for Paris-Style School Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11

DOT will harden intersections. Granite, barriers, and planters will block cars from corners. Sightlines will clear. Pedestrians and cyclists will see danger coming. Blind turns will shrink. The city moves to shield the vulnerable. Corners will not kill.

On June 11, 2025, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a citywide intersection daylighting redesign. The plan, reported by Brooklyn Paper, aims to 'improve pedestrian and cyclist safety' by installing hardened daylighting—physical barriers like granite blocks and planters—to stop cars from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' No council member sponsored this; it is a DOT initiative. Safety advocates, including Jackson Chabot of Open Plans, support the move but urge faster, broader action. According to safety analysts, hardened daylighting physically prevents vehicles from blocking sightlines, reducing conflicts and crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists, and supports system-wide safety improvements without burdening vulnerable users.

• ‘Daylighting’ savings time in NYC: DOT to redesign intersections to limit vehicle parking and improve cyclist safety, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-11

DOT will harden six deadly Brooklyn crossings. Barriers, granite blocks, and planters will block cars from corners. Sightlines will open. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Trucks and cars lose ground. The city targets danger, not people.

On June 11, 2025, the New York City Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, announced intersection redesigns for six high-crash Brooklyn sites. No council bill number or committee is attached; this is a direct DOT action. Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The plan uses hardened daylighting—barriers, granite blocks, planters—to keep cars away from corners. Each site will get a tailored design, focusing on visibility and reducing conflicts, especially where trucks turn. A safety analyst notes: redesigning high-traffic intersections to improve visibility addresses systemic risk factors and is likely to reduce conflicts and crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists, supporting safer mode shift and street equity.

• Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists, BKReader, Published 2025-06-11

Third Avenue will lose car lanes. A protected bike lane and bus lane will take their place. Pedestrian islands and wider sidewalks will rise. Community Board 6 backed the plan. The city aims to calm deadly traffic and give space to people.

On June 10, 2025, the Department of Transportation unveiled its plan to extend the Third Avenue Complete Street project from E. 59th to E. 24th Street. The proposal, approved unanimously by Community Board 6's Transportation Committee, removes car lanes for a protected bike lane, a dedicated bus lane, and pedestrian improvements. The DOT will install parking-protected bike lanes, painted sidewalk extensions, and pedestrian islands. The official matter summary states: 'The proposal will reduce the roadway from six or seven lanes for cars to three moving lanes, two parking lanes, plus a bus lane and a bike lane.' DOT Project Manager Esteban Doyle said the plan reallocates space to match actual use. Community members praised the move. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not specify what design was implemented or how it affected pedestrians and cyclists, so no safety impact can be determined.' Installation is set for summer or fall 2025.

• Third Avenue ‘Complete Street’ Will Extend From Midtown to Gramercy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-10

Darnell Sealy-McCrorey lost his daughter to a speeding SUV. He traveled to Albany, demanding action. Lawmakers did nothing. The Stop Super Speeders bill died. Grief and anger fill the void. Vulnerable lives remain unprotected. The system failed again.

On June 9, 2025, Amy Sohn reported on advocacy for the Stop Super Speeders bill. The bill, which failed to pass this session, would require drivers with six speeding tickets in a year to install speed-limiting devices. The matter, titled 'In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim,' centers on Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, who lost his daughter to traffic violence. Sealy-McCrorey, backed by Families for Safe Streets, lobbied lawmakers and voiced his frustration: 'If Stop Super Speeders had been passed before, it could have saved my daughter's life.' Despite his efforts, Albany did not act. The safety analyst notes that this event describes tragedy and disappointment, but no policy change or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety occurred.

• In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-09

A sedan struck with force on Hillside Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old man, died at the scene. A 25-year-old passenger suffered unspecified injuries. The crash left the car’s left front bumper mangled. No contributing factors were listed by police.

A deadly crash unfolded on Hillside Avenue at 256th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south was involved in a collision that left its left front bumper damaged. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old female passenger sustained unspecified injuries. Police listed no contributing factors for the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the driver or other vehicles. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The cause remains officially unspecified in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

Amy Cohen slams Mayor Adams for twisting Sammy’s Law. She says the mayor targets e-bikes, not cars, ignoring the real killers. Cohen calls it a political ploy. Families for Safe Streets demand real action for pedestrians and cyclists. Grief exploited. Safety denied.

On June 6, 2025, Amy Cohen, president of Families for Safe Streets, issued a public statement condemning Mayor Adams for invoking Sammy’s Law to justify citywide 15 mph speed limits for e-bikes. Cohen, whose son Sammy was killed by a reckless driver, said, 'Sammy’s Law has never been intended to be used in this way.' She criticized the administration for failing to lower speed limits for cars—the main source of traffic deaths and injuries. Cohen supports safe e-bike speeds but insists regulation should happen at the point of sale, not through police enforcement. The safety analyst notes this move undermines established safe streets efforts, likely reducing protections for pedestrians and cyclists and discouraging mode shift and street equity. No council bill or committee action is attached; this is a forceful advocacy statement, not legislation.

• Amy Cohen: Mayor Adams ‘Disgracefully’ Invokes Victim Sammy Cohen Eckstein in E-Bike Speed Limit Ploy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06

DOT plans a protected bike lane for Court Street. One car lane goes. Cyclists get a shield. Pedestrians get islands. The street, once chaos, may breathe. Community Board 2 backs it. The city aims to cut crashes and slow cars.

On June 6, 2025, the Department of Transportation proposed a protected bike lane for Court Street in Brooklyn. The plan, presented by DOT Director Chris Brunson to the Brooklyn Community Board 2 Transportation Committee, removes a travel lane and 59 parking spots to add a protected bike lane, pedestrian islands, curb extensions, and commercial loading zones. The committee supported the plan with five votes in favor, three abstentions, and none opposed. The DOT aims to install the lane this summer, pending further presentations. Brunson called the redesign 'essential for fixing Court Street, a pedestrian and cyclist-heavy street dominated by vehicle infrastructure.' Safety analysts note that road diets like this reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and create space for bike lanes or wider sidewalks, improving safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists at the population level. Council member Dave Colon supports the move.

• DOT Proposes Protected Bike Lane For Court Street This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06

Neile Weissman calls for New York to pass Stop as Yield. Cyclists would treat red lights as stop signs, stop signs as yields. The change cuts needless stops, reduces police targeting, and matches law to street reality. Safety improves for all.

On June 6, 2025, Neile Weissman issued a public statement backing the Stop as Yield (SAY) bill—also known as the Idaho Stop—for cyclists in New York. The proposal, now before the State Legislature, would 'let cyclists treat red lights as stop signs, and stop signs as yields.' Weissman’s statement, published in Streetsblog NYC, highlights the urgent need to end overzealous enforcement and racial targeting of cyclists. He writes, 'SAY would make roads safer for cyclists, safer for pedestrians and, by spurring transition to sustainable modes of travel, better for the planet.' The bill is not yet law and has no listed committee or vote. Weissman’s advocacy draws on safety data: allowing cyclists to yield at stop signs and proceed on red reduces time spent in intersections, cuts crash risk, and encourages cycling. States like Idaho have seen no rise in cyclist injuries after similar laws. The measure aligns law with how cyclists ride and protects vulnerable road users.

• OPINION: It’s Past Time for New York to Legalize ‘Stop as Yield’ for Cyclists, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06

A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.

NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.

• Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-03

A man died on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street. The crash crushed his body. He was not at an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street claimed another life. The system failed to protect him.

A male pedestrian was killed on the RFK Bridge exit at 125th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the victim suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred while the vehicle was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was in the roadway. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

Sam Schwartz, ex-traffic chief, calls out car dominance. He mourns lost streets, stolen by autos. He urges leaders to reclaim space for people. Sidewalks must widen. Streets must serve humans. The city’s health depends on this shift.

On June 2, 2025, Sam Schwartz, former head of New York City’s Department of Traffic, issued a public statement through Streetsblog NYC. He reflected on the city’s transformation: 'If we restore valuable public space to the people, the result will be a healthier, happier, and more humane city.' Schwartz condemned the loss of sidewalks and transit space to cars, recalling when streets were safe for children and transit moved the masses. He supports the Adams administration’s plan to restore sidewalk widths on Fifth Avenue. Schwartz’s advocacy highlights the harm of auto-dependency and the urgent need to reclaim streets for vulnerable road users. Safety analysts note that restoring public space to people reallocates space from cars to pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging active transportation, reducing vehicle dominance, and improving safety for all.

• Car Harms Monday: ‘Gridlock Sam’ Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-02

Two SUVs collided on West 77th. Metal slammed metal. One driver, a man, died. Three others, including another driver and two passengers, were hurt. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet after the crash. The danger was clear.

A deadly crash unfolded at 152 West 77th Street in Manhattan. Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided. According to the police report, four people were involved. One driver, a 79-year-old man, was killed. Three others, including a 62-year-old woman driver and two passengers aged 62 and 79, suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were parked before the crash, and both sustained damage to the right side doors. The police report makes no mention of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose focus, as documented by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.

A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.

NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.

• Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-25

A woman walking outside the intersection was struck and killed by an SUV late at night on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The crash left her with fatal crush injuries. No driver errors were specified in the police report. The street stayed deadly and silent.

A 32-year-old woman was killed while walking on Marcus Garvey Boulevard near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when an SUV struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The crash involved a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east and two parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's death is recorded as 'Apparent Death' with 'Crush Injuries.' No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report. The data shows the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets, even late at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

A 76-year-old woman died on White Plains Road. An SUV hit her head-on. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened late at night. The street turned deadly in an instant. One life ended. The driver walked away.

A 76-year-old female pedestrian was killed when a northbound SUV struck her on White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any pedestrian error or equipment as a factor. Systemic danger persists when driver distraction meets vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-13

NYPD claims to target reckless e-bike riders. Duggan finds a sweeping crackdown. Cyclists face tickets for minor offenses. Immigrant workers lose work. Police ignore official limits. Enforcement spreads fear, not safety. The crackdown hits the vulnerable hardest.

On May 22, 2025, journalist Kevin Duggan reported on the NYPD's e-bike enforcement policy. Commissioner Jessica Tisch claimed police focus on six reckless offenses along 14 corridors. Duggan's reporting, published by Streetsblog NYC, reveals a much broader and harsher crackdown. Cyclists and e-bike riders, many of them immigrant workers, face tickets for minor or unclear infractions. Community boards and elected officials oppose the crackdown. Duggan quotes riders who say police create hazards and confusion, sometimes standing in bike lanes or ticketing for actions not on the official list. The safety analyst notes: 'Selective enforcement against e-bike users, especially if not transparently or equitably applied, can discourage cycling, reduce mode shift, and increase street inequity, ultimately undermining population-level safety for vulnerable road users.' The NYPD's actions widen the gap between stated policy and street reality, putting the most vulnerable at greater risk.

• ‘The Biggest Complaint’? The Real Stories Behind NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Bike Crackdown, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-22