Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets
Manhattan CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 24, 2025
Death on Familiar Streets
In Manhattan CB2, violence does not come in a single storm. It arrives every week, every day, in the slow grind of wheels on asphalt and bodies broken in the crosswalk. In the last twelve months, three people died and 397 were injured in 859 crashes. Ten were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not get a second chance.
Just last spring, a cyclist was killed at Centre and Broome. In October, a woman crossing with the signal at Crosby and Spring was struck and killed by a turning SUV. A man was crushed by a backing garbage truck on Cornelia Street. These are not rare events. They are the city’s heartbeat now.
The Human Cost
A crash is not an accident. It is a system working as designed. Most victims are walkers and cyclists. The numbers are cold: cars and SUVs caused the most harm, with 4 deaths and 235 injuries. Trucks and buses killed one, injured 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left dozens more hurt. The cost is measured in lives cut short, families left waiting for someone who will not come home.
“It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it,” said Martina Minor after a Midtown chase ended in wreckage and fear (ABC7).
Leadership: Action and Delay
Local leaders have moved, but slowly. Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Brian Kavanagh both voted to renew and expand speed camera enforcement near schools. Glick also sponsored bills to crack down on drivers who hide their plates and to extend camera enforcement. But the citywide 20 mph limit allowed by Sammy’s Law remains unused. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
What Now: No More Waiting
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that work, and laws that stop repeat offenders. The dead cannot speak. You can.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Manhattan CB2 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Manhattan CB2?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB2?
▸ Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22
- Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-24
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File A 8787, Open States, Published 2025-06-05
- Chinatown Hit-And-Run Kills Two, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian in Chinatown, New York Post, Published 2025-07-22
- Driver Held After Chinatown Crash Kills Two, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-22
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24
- Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07
- Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20
- CM Bottcher: City Must Publicly Report on Plate-Covering Perps, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-29
Other Representatives
District 66
853 Broadway Suite 2007, New York, NY 10003
Room 621, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 2
254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-677-1077
250 Broadway, Suite 1820, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB2 Manhattan Community Board 2 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 6, District 2, AD 66, SD 27.
It contains Soho-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Greenwich Village, West Village.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 2
Box Truck Strikes Cyclist During Right Turn▸Box truck hit a cyclist on West Street. Cyclist ejected, suffered fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention caused the crash. Cyclist wore helmet but was left unconscious.
According to the police report, a box truck and a bicyclist both made right turns on West Street in Manhattan when the truck struck the cyclist. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The box truck had no visible damage, while the bike was hit at its center back end. The cyclist wore a helmet but was rendered unconscious. No other contributing factors were listed.
Pick-up Truck Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan’s 9th Avenue area. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on East Houston▸A 37-year-old man was struck at the intersection of East Houston and Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle traveling straight ahead on East Houston Street near Mulberry Street. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Manhattan Intersection▸A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Howard Street▸A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Box truck hit a cyclist on West Street. Cyclist ejected, suffered fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention caused the crash. Cyclist wore helmet but was left unconscious.
According to the police report, a box truck and a bicyclist both made right turns on West Street in Manhattan when the truck struck the cyclist. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The box truck had no visible damage, while the bike was hit at its center back end. The cyclist wore a helmet but was rendered unconscious. No other contributing factors were listed.
Pick-up Truck Hits Manhattan Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan’s 9th Avenue area. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on East Houston▸A 37-year-old man was struck at the intersection of East Houston and Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle traveling straight ahead on East Houston Street near Mulberry Street. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Manhattan Intersection▸A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Howard Street▸A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A pick-up truck struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan’s 9th Avenue area. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on East Houston▸A 37-year-old man was struck at the intersection of East Houston and Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle traveling straight ahead on East Houston Street near Mulberry Street. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Manhattan Intersection▸A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Howard Street▸A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 37-year-old man was struck at the intersection of East Houston and Mulberry Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle traveling straight ahead on East Houston Street near Mulberry Street. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No details on vehicle type or driver information were provided.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Manhattan Intersection▸A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Howard Street▸A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 61-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing an intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck him with its front center. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2011 Lincoln SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Howard Street▸A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 42-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Howard Street outside a crosswalk. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s rear left bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 SUV struck him while he was crossing Howard Street, not at a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Collision▸A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 63-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on West Houston Street. The sedan hit the scooter’s center front end. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Houston Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the scooter rider was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider.
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan Bike-Moped Crash▸A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kenmare Street▸A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 30-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision with an SUV on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling northwest. The sedan was struck at its center back end.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest rear-ended a sedan also moving northwest on Kenmare Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.
2Bicyclists Collide Turning on West Street▸Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
-
OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.
According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Thrown, Suffers Head Injury▸A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A woman rode south on Lafayette. She lost control. She flew from her e-bike. Her head struck the street. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. The bike stood untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.
A woman riding an e-bike south on Lafayette Street at Kenmare was thrown from her bike and suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, she was unlicensed, helmetless, and lost consciousness after her head struck the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike itself was undamaged. The woman was the only person injured in the crash. Helmet use is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error. No other vehicles or people were involved.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.
2Two Bicyclists Collide Head-On on Bowery▸Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Bowery. Both rode straight, both sped unsafely. One, 31, suffered abrasions on his arm. The other, 59, sustained internal head injuries. Neither wore helmets. Both conscious, injured, and not ejected.
According to the police report, two bicyclists collided head-on on Bowery near Canal Street. Both men were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The 31-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 59-year-old bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his head. Both were conscious after the crash and not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for both riders. One bicyclist was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed from North Carolina. Neither wore safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both bikes.
Chin Supports Safety Boosting Financial District Pedestrianization Plan▸Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Financial District streets choke on cars and placards. City drags its feet. Council set aside funds. DOT stalls. Pedestrians and cyclists wait. Business objections ring hollow. The mayor ignores the crisis. The call is clear: clear the streets for people, not cars.
This is an opinion piece published July 11, 2022, titled 'Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!' It urges immediate action on the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' plan, which would turn streets below Chambers into shared spaces for walkers and cyclists. The Financial District Neighborhood Association backs the plan. Former Council Member Margaret Chin allocated $500,000 for early work in 2019. The Department of Transportation has not moved forward. The piece states, 'Any pedestrianization plan worth its salt will curtail the space for government-subsidized 'free' car storage.' The author slams the mayor for ignoring placard abuse and calls business objections a smokescreen. The plan’s delay keeps narrow, dangerous streets clogged with government vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
- OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on West Houston Street▸A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A BMW sedan struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on West Houston Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on West Houston Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead at the time of impact.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 12 Street▸A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Chin Supports FiDi Shared Streets Despite Slow DOT Pace▸Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Advocates want Lower Manhattan streets safer for people, not cars. DOT drags its feet. Residents and business owners clash over urgency. The plan sits in study. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. The city’s slow pace keeps danger alive on narrow streets.
This update covers the 'Make Way for Lower Manhattan' shared streets proposal, discussed July 1, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed Manhattan Community Board 1 on the plan, which aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists in the Financial District. The project, funded by $500,000 from then-Council Member Margaret Chin, remains in the study phase, delayed by the pandemic. DOT Project Manager Jenny Leung said the city is updating conditions and planning stakeholder engagement. Community Board 1 and the Financial District Neighborhood Association (FDNA) have backed the plan since 2015 and 2016, respectively. FDNA Board Member Catherine Hughes pressed for urgency, saying, 'It's time for a pilot project now.' Business leader Jessica Lappin voiced logistical concerns. The plan envisions shared streets with 5 mph speed limits and a future pedestrian plaza. Progress is slow. The city’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
- FiDi Shared Streets Advocates Press DOT to Show ‘Urgency’ on Neighborhood Makeover, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01
Distracted Drivers Crash on Broadway, Passenger Hurt▸Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
Two sedans smashed on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. A woman in the front seat took the hit. Back pain and whiplash. She wore a harness. Metal twisted at the front and rear.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Broadway collided. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. A 40-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on Hudson Street▸A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.
A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on East 11 Street▸A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 39-year-old man was struck by a sedan on East 11 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 4 a.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 11 Street struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Bowery▸A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.
A 28-year-old man crossing Bowery with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bowery made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.