About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 19
▸ Crush Injuries 11
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 19
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 84
▸ Contusion/Bruise 219
▸ Abrasion 171
▸ Pain/Nausea 52
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Houston and A: a cyclist down, a pattern unbroken
Manhattan CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025
On Oct 25, at E Houston and Avenue A, a taxi driver hit a 70‑year‑old woman on a bike. Police recorded driver distraction. She was injured. Source.
This Month
- Oct 25: A taxi and a person on a bike collided at E Houston and Avenue A; the cyclist was hurt, and police listed driver distraction. Record.
- Oct 24: A driver in a Mercedes SUV hit a person on a bike near E 8th Street; the cyclist was hurt. Record.
The toll in this district
Since 2022, 19 people have been killed and 2,723 injured in crashes in Manhattan CB3. Data.
People walking bear the brunt: 15 killed and 584 injured. People on bikes: 636 injured. Data.
Trucks and buses have been especially deadly here, tied to 7 of the 19 deaths. Cars and SUVs account for 6. Data.
The danger spikes at night. Four deaths came around 8 PM. Late hours pile up the injuries. Data.
Where the street bleeds
FDR Drive leads this district in harm, with 4 deaths and 261 injuries. Delancey Street logs 1 death and 155 injuries. Allen Street shows 1 death and 41 injuries. Data.
At Canal and Allen, police recorded a right‑turning bus driver failing to yield, killing an 88‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk on Sep 8, 2023. Crash record.
On July 4, 2024, a pickup driver drove into a July 4 crowd at Water and Jackson, killing four. A judge later found him guilty on top counts. “Daniel Hyden was found guilty on four counts of second‑degree murder,” ABC7 reported. Crash record.
What officials have — and have not — done
Night streets hurt people here. Police cite distraction in many cases. Alcohol shows up in the records too. Data.
There are tools on the table:
- State bill S 4045 would require intelligent speed limiters for repeat speeders. State Sen. Brian Kavanagh voted yes in committee in June 2025. Record.
- Assembly bill A 2299 is the companion. Assembly Member Harvey Epstein is a co‑sponsor. Record.
- At City Hall, Council Member Carlina Rivera is the prime sponsor of a bill to build 5,000 secure bike‑parking stations over five years. Int. 1375‑2025.
- Council Members Christopher Marte and Rivera also co‑sponsor a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. Int. 1138‑2024.
Here, the map points to clear fixes: daylight the corners on Delancey and Allen; harden turns on Avenue D; tighten truck routes and enforcement along FDR and Water; target night hours when deaths cluster. The city and state have the data. They have the bills.
Use the power you have
Four people died in a park on the Lower East Side. A woman went down on Houston and A. The record is public.
Pass the speed‑limiter bills. Build the bike parking. Daylight the corners. Slow the turns. If you want it to stop, act. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- Man who drove drunk into LES crowd on July 4 found guilty of 4 counts of 2nd degree murder, ABC7, Published 2025-11-03
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council Legistar – Int. 1375-2025 and Int. 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Grace Lee
District 65
Council Member Christopher Marte
District 1
State Senator Brian Kavanagh
District 27
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB3 Manhattan Community Board 3 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 7, District 1, AD 65, SD 27.
It contains Chinatown-Two Bridges, Lower East Side, East Village.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 3
11Int 1304-2025
Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
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File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
-
File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1320-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repairs, improving pedestrian safety citywide.▸Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.
Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.
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File Int 1320-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 5th Street▸Jun 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing East 5th Street. The car struck his leg. Police cite driver distraction. The man suffered a bruised knee and foot. The street stayed open. The danger stayed present.
A sedan hit a 38-year-old man crossing East 5th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash happened when the sedan was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian, injuring his knee and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. The man suffered a contusion. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
10S 8117
Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
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City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
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West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
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Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
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E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1304-2025
Marte co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.▸Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
-
File Int 1304-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1320-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repairs, improving pedestrian safety citywide.▸Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.
Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.
-
File Int 1320-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 5th Street▸Jun 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing East 5th Street. The car struck his leg. Police cite driver distraction. The man suffered a bruised knee and foot. The street stayed open. The danger stayed present.
A sedan hit a 38-year-old man crossing East 5th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash happened when the sedan was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian, injuring his knee and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. The man suffered a contusion. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
10S 8117
Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
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City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
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West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
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Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
11Int 1320-2025
Rivera co-sponsors bill boosting sidewalk repairs, improving pedestrian safety citywide.▸Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.
Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.
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File Int 1320-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 5th Street▸Jun 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing East 5th Street. The car struck his leg. Police cite driver distraction. The man suffered a bruised knee and foot. The street stayed open. The danger stayed present.
A sedan hit a 38-year-old man crossing East 5th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash happened when the sedan was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian, injuring his knee and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. The man suffered a contusion. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
10S 8117
Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
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City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
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West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
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Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 11 - Council targets cracked sidewalks. Owners who ignore repairs face $250 fines. Defects left to fester mean danger for walkers, wheelchair users, and kids. The city moves to hold property owners to account.
Int 1320-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced June 11, 2025. The bill reads: “imposition of civil penalties on property owners who fail to repair sidewalk defects.” Council Members Oswald Feliz (primary sponsor) and Carlina Rivera (co-sponsor) back the measure. If owners ignore DOT repair orders or leave dangerous cracks, they face $250 fines. The bill aims to force action before someone gets hurt. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact for vulnerable road users, but the intent is clear: make sidewalks safer by making owners pay for neglect.
- File Int 1320-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 5th Street▸Jun 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing East 5th Street. The car struck his leg. Police cite driver distraction. The man suffered a bruised knee and foot. The street stayed open. The danger stayed present.
A sedan hit a 38-year-old man crossing East 5th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash happened when the sedan was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian, injuring his knee and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. The man suffered a contusion. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
10S 8117
Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
-
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
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West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
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Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
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E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing East 5th Street. The car struck his leg. Police cite driver distraction. The man suffered a bruised knee and foot. The street stayed open. The danger stayed present.
A sedan hit a 38-year-old man crossing East 5th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash happened when the sedan was starting from parking and struck the pedestrian, injuring his knee and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. The man suffered a contusion. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
10S 8117
Kavanagh votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
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City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
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West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Kavanagh votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
-
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
-
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
8
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan▸Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
-
City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
-
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 8 - City wants cars off 34th Street. Residents fear traffic will flood side streets. Bus riders crawl at five miles an hour. Officials tout safety gains from 14th Street. Tension rises between speed, safety, and neighborhood calm.
The New York Post (2025-06-08) reports that the city proposes restricting cars on 34th Street to create a busway between 3rd and 9th Avenues. Residents worry rerouted vehicles will jam local streets and worsen safety. Jessica Lavoie of the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association warns, "diverting traffic from this critical corridor onto narrow residential streets would lead to increased congestion, safety hazards, and diminished quality of life." The Department of Transportation aims to replicate the 14th Street busway, which "reduced congestion, sped up bus travel and curbed accidents." The article highlights the ongoing struggle to balance efficient transit, tunnel access, and neighborhood safety. No specific driver errors are cited, but the plan underscores the systemic risks of shifting car traffic onto residential blocks.
- City Eyes 34th Street Car Ban Plan, New York Post, Published 2025-06-08
6
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown▸Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
-
West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 6 - Community boards on Manhattan’s West Side push back. They reject criminal summonses for cyclists. They call the policy unjust. They demand safer streets without targeting riders. The boards stand together, refusing to punish immigrant workers for city failures.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 6, 2025, that two West Side community boards voted overwhelmingly to oppose the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal summonses to cyclists. The boards argue the crackdown will not make streets safer and targets vulnerable workers. Ken Coughlin of CB7 said, “This resolution is simply saying, 'This is not the way.'” Jesse Greenwald of CB4 warned of the risks to immigrant delivery workers, stating, “We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers.” The boards’ votes follow similar action by Midtown’s CB6. The article notes the NYPD has not provided evidence for the claimed surge in complaints that prompted the policy. The move highlights growing concern that enforcement strategies may harm vulnerable road users instead of addressing systemic street safety issues.
- West Side Boards Reject E-Bike Crackdown, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-06
4
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian at E 10th Street▸Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
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Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
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Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 4 - A taxi hit a man in the crosswalk. He suffered head and internal injuries. The police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue struck a 54-year-old man at the intersection with East 10th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The report lists no driver injuries. The only listed contributing factor is 'Other Vehicular.'
2
Speeding Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue D▸Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 2 - A car hit a man on Avenue D near East 4th Street. The driver sped north and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered a fractured arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. The street stayed quiet after impact.
A 29-year-old man walking on Avenue D near East 4th Street in Manhattan was struck by a vehicle traveling north. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian. No information about the vehicle make or driver was provided. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and aggressive driving on city streets.
2
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Houston▸Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 2 - Taxi swung left on Houston. Cyclist rolled straight. Metal hit flesh. Rider thrown, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Streets stay ruthless.
A taxi making a left turn on East Houston Street collided with a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor for both the taxi and the bike. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were specified for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the report.
2
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown▸Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
-
Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 2 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They protested NYPD’s push to criminalize minor bike infractions. Delivery riders, many undocumented, face court summonses for sidewalk riding and red lights. Judges toss charges. Police say it’s about compliance. Riders say it’s about targeting.
West Side Spirit reported on June 2, 2025, that hundreds of cyclists protested in Manhattan against the NYPD’s new policy of issuing criminal court summonses for minor bike infractions. The crackdown targets delivery workers, especially undocumented riders, for offenses like sidewalk riding and nonstandard bike setups. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the move, stating, 'When it comes to traffic safety, compliance is not optional.' Protesters and advocates argue the policy is discriminatory and escalates minor violations, risking severe consequences for vulnerable workers. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called it 'really inappropriate escalation.' The article highlights confusion over traffic rules and the risk of criminalization for actions previously handled as civil matters, raising questions about enforcement priorities and the impact on immigrant communities.
- Cyclists Rally Against NYPD Crackdown, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-02
1
Taxi Turns Left, Cyclist Injured on First Avenue▸Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Jun 1 - A taxi turned left on First Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, hit the pavement. Her arm bled. The city kept moving. The driver was distracted. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash at the intersection of First Avenue in Manhattan involved a taxi and a cyclist. The taxi, heading west, made a left turn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was riding straight north. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to her arm. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is driver inattention. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The city’s streets remain hazardous for those outside a car.
31
Van Turns Left, Sedan Strikes on Houston Street▸May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
-
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
-
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 31 - A van turned left on Avenue C. A sedan drove straight on Houston. The sedan hit the van’s front. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Pain followed.
Two vehicles collided at East Houston Street and Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van was making a left turn while a sedan traveled straight ahead. The sedan struck the van’s front. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and reported pain and shock. Others involved, including another driver and passengers, had minor or unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles fail to yield during turns.
31
E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown▸May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
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E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-31
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 31 - Hundreds rode through Manhattan. They called out harsh summonses for e-bike riders. Police target cyclists with criminal charges for minor traffic moves. Drivers get tickets. Riders face court. The city’s rules hit the vulnerable. The streets stay dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-05-31) reports on a protest in Lower Manhattan against the NYPD’s policy of issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic violations like running red lights or riding against traffic. Cyclists and advocates argue the penalties are harsher than those faced by drivers for similar actions. As one protester said, “It seems unfair to me that cyclists should receive a higher penalty for doing the same thing that a person in a car would do.” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the crackdown, citing the lack of licensing for e-bikes as a challenge for enforcement, but acknowledged the need for legislative reform. The article highlights inconsistent enforcement and the risks faced by vulnerable road users, especially delivery workers. Policy gaps and unequal penalties expose systemic danger on city streets.
- E-Bike Riders Protest NYPD Crackdown, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-31
30
NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes▸May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
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NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes,
NY1,
Published 2025-05-30
29
Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.
NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.
- NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes, NY1, Published 2025-05-30
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Bus Strikes Child Crossing Madison Street▸May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 29 - A bus hit an 11-year-old girl on Madison Street near Oliver. She suffered arm injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The child was conscious. The city’s danger pressed on.
An 11-year-old girl was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Madison Street at Oliver Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. The report notes the child was 'crossing against signal,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, on New York City streets.
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
28Int 1288-2025
Marte co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28