No More Accidents—Only Choices: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed a bill letting New York City run speed cameras all day, every day. Lawmakers cut tougher penalties for repeat offenders. Advocates called the final bill a win, but mourned lost safety measures. Vulnerable road users remain exposed to reckless drivers.

On May 23, 2022, the New York State legislature passed a bill allowing New York City to operate speed cameras 24/7. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Deborah Glick, originally included tougher measures: escalating fines, registration suspensions, and insurance reporting for repeat speeders. These provisions were stripped during negotiations, leaving only the round-the-clock camera operation. Assembly Member Glick said, 'keeping the cameras on 24/7 was that hill.' Mayor Eric Adams called it 'a major victory for New Yorkers that will save lives.' Advocacy groups and lawmakers voiced frustration at Albany’s reluctance to adopt stronger safety tools. The final law removes blackout periods for cameras, but leaves dangerous drivers with fewer consequences. The bill passed despite disappointment over its dilution, exposing the limits of legislative action for street safety.

• Anatomy of a Sausage: How a Great Bill Got Gutted in Albany’s Mediocrity Factory, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

A sedan turned left on Bowery. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew. Head hit pavement. Blood on Houston. Confusion listed. The city kept moving.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East Houston Street collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn onto Bowery. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan struck the center back end of the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. He remained conscious after the crash and was classified with injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered an upper arm contusion on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The bike showed no damage, and the rider was traveling straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

Lawmakers move to keep speed cameras running in school zones. The bill grants a three-year extension. Cameras will operate 24/7. Deborah Glick expected to sponsor in Assembly. The measure aims to curb reckless driving and protect people on foot and bike.

Bill to extend New York City's speed camera program for three years is advancing. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introduced the measure on May 19, 2022. The bill allows cameras in up to 750 school zones to run around the clock until July 1, 2025. Assemblymember Deborah Glick, District 66, is expected to sponsor the bill in the Assembly. The bill summary states it will 'allow New York City to extend its soon-to-expire speed camera program and keep the devices running 24 hours a day.' Mayor Eric Adams called the deal 'a major victory for New Yorkers that will save lives and help stem the tide of traffic violence.' The bill dropped harsher penalties for repeat offenders, focusing on the extension and expanded hours. The City Council must approve a home rule message before the state Legislature votes. The legislative session ends June 2, 2022.

• Lawmakers likely to extend NYC speed cameras for 3 years, gothamist.com, Published 2022-05-20

Lawmakers struck a deal. Speed cameras stay for three more years. Cameras will run all day, every day. Assemblywoman Glick backs the move. Streets saw less speeding where cameras watched. The city council must approve. The fight against traffic violence continues.

Bill to extend and expand New York City's automated speed camera program advanced on May 20, 2022. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, representing District 66, cosponsors the legislation. The bill awaits City Council approval. The measure allows cameras to operate 24/7, instead of limited weekday hours. The matter summary states: 'State lawmakers have reached a deal to extend and expand a New York City traffic camera program that has ticketed reckless drivers in school zones since 2013.' Glick said, 'Speeding, as we all know, has become more prolific during the pandemic.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Senate sponsor, said, 'Speed cameras save lives.' Mayor Adams called the bill a 'major victory for New Yorkers.' City data shows speeding dropped 72% during camera hours. The extension aims to curb rising traffic violence and protect vulnerable road users.

• Lawmakers reach deal for 3-year extension to NYC speed camera program, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-05-20

A sedan hit a bike traveling west on Waverly Place in Manhattan. The bike rider suffered a back injury and shock. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bike collided on Waverly Place in Manhattan. The bike rider, a 59-year-old man, was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The sedan, a 2011 model, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver of the bike but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused injury to the vulnerable bike rider, highlighting the dangers cyclists face in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A 28-year-old woman was hit by a northbound bike on Broadway. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist showed improper lane usage. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. Shock and injury followed the impact.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling north on Broadway struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's error in lane control. The bike showed no damage, and the cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused bodily harm to the pedestrian but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a slowing sedan on Watts Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Watts Street rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." The truck sustained no damage, while the sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger of tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

An SUV traveling east on Bleecker Street struck two parked vehicles at night. Two female passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash caused shock and moderate injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Bleecker Street collided with two parked vehicles. Two female passengers, ages 26 and 27, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the parked vehicles were hit in the center back end. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed were noted. The injured were passengers, not drivers or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A young man on an e-bike was struck at West Houston and West Street. He flew from the saddle. His face was ripped open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The crash left blood and silence under the city lights.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of West Houston Street and West Street was struck and ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the saddle, his face torn open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The bike was northbound. The bumper that struck him was marked red.' The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash underscores the violence faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A 79-year-old man was struck while crossing Grove Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The victim suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grove Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was making a left turn in a 2014 Ford truck when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver's visibility. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A 22-year-old man was hit on Spring Street. The vehicle veered, struck him outside the intersection. He suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Police cite improper lane use and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Spring Street in Manhattan, outside an intersection. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely.' The vehicle hit the pedestrian on its left side doors but showed no damage. No other occupants were involved. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20