Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 12 - Taxi struck a 75-year-old woman crossing Madison Avenue with the signal. She suffered head injuries and bruises. Police cite driver illness as a factor. Two taxis involved, only one hit the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old woman was struck by a taxi while crossing Madison Avenue at East 54th Street in Manhattan at 8:30 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the crash happened. The report lists the driver’s illness as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. Two taxis were present; only one struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No other driver errors or pedestrian contributing factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A distracted driver on an EvolveSkat struck a bicyclist going south on Broadway in Manhattan. The impact caused knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles showed no damage, but driver inattention led to injury and disruption on a busy street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Broadway near East 21st Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling south and an EvolveSkat driver heading north, both moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The EvolveSkat driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The data highlights the role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - Two sedans collided at 7 Avenue and West 42 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one sedan suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 PM on 7 Avenue near West 42 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the southbound sedan, age 43, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver beyond those cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Taxi struck a pedestrian crossing against the signal on Avenue of the Americas. The impact left the pedestrian with abrasions and injuries to the knee, leg, and foot. No vehicle damage. Street danger remains.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas hit a pedestrian at West 35th Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor: "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A taxi turning right on West 31 Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield and passing too closely as key factors.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 31 Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors as the primary cause. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A 19-year-old bicyclist was injured after a sedan collided with him on the left side doors. The crash happened near 69 5th Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:55 near 69 5th Avenue in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was initially parked and struck the bicyclist on its left side doors. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred on the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious throughout. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights risks from vehicle maneuvers involving parked cars and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - Two unlicensed bicyclists collided head-on on West 57th Street near Avenue of the Americas. A 29-year-old male rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Confusion and inexperience contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on West 57th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Two bicyclists, both unlicensed, were traveling in opposite directions—one southbound and one northbound—when they collided. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage to their front ends, indicating a head-on collision. The female bicyclist was also unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks posed by unlicensed and inexperienced bicyclists navigating busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A taxi struck a bicyclist on West 46 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash resulted from the taxi driver disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on West 46 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2023 Tesla taxi traveling east. The taxi driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the taxi driver. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The impact occurred at the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A 60-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash, caused by driver inattention, damaged both vehicles and left the driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old male driver of a 2023 Tesla sedan was traveling south when he struck a parked sedan on its left side. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, along with 'Other Vehicular' factors. The driver sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective impact points. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a moderate shoulder burn after a taxi, parked on East 46 Street, struck him on the right side doors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and male.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 46 Street near Vanderbilt Avenue in Manhattan at 8:00 AM. A taxi, parked and facing east, made contact with a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bicyclist's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained a moderate burn and an upper arm shoulder injury but was not ejected from his bike. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a low-speed impact. The data focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - Two SUVs crashed at West 50th and 7th Avenue. Drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and trauma. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 19:35 on West 50th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet SUV, heading north, struck the Ford SUV moving west. The Chevrolet's driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. The Ford's front passenger sustained head trauma and bruises. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left both vehicles with front-end damage. The city’s streets again proved unforgiving, with injury severity level 3 for both injured parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A 73-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound taxi, distracted and starting from parking, struck her outside an intersection. The impact hit the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota taxi traveling north near 420 8th Avenue struck her. The taxi was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 23 - A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling west on West 34th Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The crash highlights driver error as the primary cause of harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 in Manhattan near West 34th Street. A 2023 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making an improper U-turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error as the cause. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - City will let property owners install e-bike charging stations on sidewalks. The move aims to stop deadly basement charging and bring safety to delivery workers. A new battery trade-in program will target dangerous lithium-ion batteries and mopeds. Community resistance remains.

On July 23, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a new initiative to permit private sidewalk e-bike and moped charging stations. The program, previewed at a press conference with Mayor Adams, will open for applications by year’s end after a public hearing on August 21. The matter, described as making it 'easier and faster for property owners to install public battery charging and swapping cabinets,' seeks to replace illegal, hazardous charging hubs with regulated infrastructure. Council Member Keith Powers, who sponsored last year’s battery trade-in law, said, 'No one wants to use—or be anywhere near—batteries that aren't safe to charge.' Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh called current illegal charging 'effectively death traps.' The city will also fund a $2 million battery and moped trade-in program. Delivery worker advocates want the new stations to be free or low-cost. Community board opposition has slowed previous efforts. The mayor remains neutral on state e-bike registration proposals.

• DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-23

Jul 22 - A Jeep hit a young cyclist at 5th and East 29th. The rider flew, slammed headfirst, blood pooling on hot pavement. The SUV stood untouched. Silence swallowed the scene. The cyclist lay semiconscious, ejected, head bleeding under the Manhattan sun.

A 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a Jeep at the corner of 5th Avenue and East 29th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected from his bike and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a semiconscious state. The report notes the SUV was undamaged, while the cyclist lay on the pavement. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but this is listed after the driver-related contributing factors. The narrative describes a violent impact and aftermath, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cyclist and the lack of damage to the Jeep.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, sustaining moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:20 AM on 5 Avenue near West 37 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained head abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The data shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead when struck. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 29-year-old man was injured when a bus traveling east on West 42nd Street struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. According to police, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 18:46 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling straight ahead struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus impacted the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or crossing signal issues were mentioned. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in traffic environments involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A box truck blocked West 34th. The driver failed to yield. A young cyclist smashed into steel, head torn open, blood darkening the asphalt. The bike twisted. The truck stood silent. The cyclist stayed awake, pain sharp and present.

A 25-year-old cyclist suffered severe head lacerations after colliding with the side of a box truck on West 34th Street. According to the police report, the truck driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the cyclist to strike the truck's right side doors. The report states, 'A box truck failed to yield. A 25-year-old cyclist hit its side. Head split open. Blood pooled on blacktop.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s error in the report. The crash left the bicycle twisted beneath the truck, underscoring the danger when large vehicles disregard vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19