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 18
▸ Crush Injuries 16
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 31
▸ Severe Lacerations 27
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 84
▸ Contusion/Bruise 373
▸ Abrasion 212
▸ Pain/Nausea 62
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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Left turn on Broadway. A woman dies. The pattern holds.
Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 13, 2025
Just before 9 PM on Dec 8 at Broadway and W 53rd, the driver of a 2023 Cadillac SUV turned left and hit a 60‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died at the scene. Source | press.
She is one of 18 people killed on the streets of Manhattan Community Board 5 since 2022. Eleven were walking. Source.
The turns keep killing
This corner is not alone. A person walking, 83, was killed by a left‑turning SUV at Avenue of the Americas and W 58th on Feb 11, 2025. Police recorded a left‑turn movement and a struck pedestrian in the crosswalk. Source.
A person on a bike, 23, was killed by a driver turning left at Park Avenue South and E 27th on Dec 30, 2023. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source.
Intersections here carry the worst toll. Avenue of the Americas has logged 132 injuries and a death since 2022. W 51st Street has seen three deaths. Source.
Nights are not safe
The danger climbs after dark. The 10 PM hour alone has seen three deaths in this district since 2022. The 11 PM hour adds one more. Source.
Police records tie many of these crashes to driver actions we know how to curb: failure to yield and improper turns. Source.
What leaders can do now
This district’s Council Member is Keith Powers. On the state level, the Senator is Liz Krueger and the Assembly Member is Tony Simone. [Context].
Krueger co‑sponsored and voted yes on the Senate’s speed‑limiter bill S4045 in committee this year. Record. Simone co‑sponsored the Assembly companion A2299. He also co‑sponsored A7997 to expand camera enforcement to catch obscured plates. Assembly A2299 | Senate S4045.
At the same time, state leaders have let half a billion dollars of congestion‑pricing gear sit idle after the program was paused, even as Midtown bleeds. Powers said the state “certainly should take advantage of this very expensive infrastructure in Midtown.” Source.
Fix the corners where people die
Start with the turns. Harden them. Ban the worst lefts. Give people on foot the head start with leading pedestrian intervals. Daylight the crosswalks at Avenue of the Americas and along W 51st Street so drivers can see who is in front of them. Target failure‑to‑yield enforcement at these same nodes. Data.
Then end the speed problem at its source. Lower the default speed limit citywide and require speed‑limiters for repeat offenders by passing S4045/A2299. Senate S4045 | Assembly A2299.
The woman on Broadway should have made it home. Others still can. Take one step today: add your voice and push for these fixes here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4863276 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-13
- Woman, 60, fatally struck by Cadillac driver making turn in Midtown Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-12-09
- "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actress Wenne Alton Davis fatally struck by SUV in NYC, CBS New York, Published 2025-12-10
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- $500M of taxpayer dough wasted? Hochul, MTA lack Plan B for NYC congestion pricing infrastructure, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-08
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Tony Simone
District 75
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB5 Manhattan Community Board 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 14, District 4, AD 75, SD 28.
It contains Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 5
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Pedestrian fractured at Rockefeller Plaza▸Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
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Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 20 - Midday at Rockefeller Plaza. A standing vehicle strikes a woman in the crosswalk. Her arm breaks. She stays conscious. The front end hits hard. Streets built for speed, not people.
A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was struck and injured at Rockefeller Plaza at West 50th Street in Manhattan. She suffered an arm fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the involved vehicle was listed as “Standing S,” traveling straight with a center-front impact and no recorded damage. The crash injured the pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified” and shows no driver contributing factors, yet the driver’s straight-ahead movement and front-end strike reflect driver action at the point of impact. No helmet or signal issues are cited.
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SUV hits senior at Sixth Avenue▸Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
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Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
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Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
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Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
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Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
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Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
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Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 20 - Eastbound Jeep SUV struck a 74‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk at W 36th and Sixth. She went down with a leg bruise. The front left bumper told the story. Failure to yield in Midtown’s churn.
A 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east on West 36th Street struck a 74-year-old woman at the Avenue of the Americas intersection. She suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the listed factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Records show the driver going straight, with impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. Driver errors in the report include Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as “Crossing Against Signal,” noted after the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Sedan Driver Hits 21-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
17
Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
16
Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
15
Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 19 - A sedan driver hit a 21-year-old man at Avenue of the Americas and W 34th in Manhattan. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, the crash listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. A sedan registered in New Jersey was traveling east on West 34th Street and struck a 21-year-old man at the intersection with Avenue of the Americas. The man suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and complained of pain and nausea; police recorded his emotional status as shock. The point of impact was the center front end. The vehicle showed no reported damage. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead.
18
Sedan Rear-Ends Cyclist on Central Park South▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
17
Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
16
Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
15
Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicyclist on Central Park South. The 37-year-old rider fell and suffered arm trauma and a contusion. Both were eastbound. Emergency responders treated the rider at the scene.
According to the police report ... the driver of a sedan rear-ended a bicycle near 150 Central Park South. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained elbow/lower-arm-hand trauma and a contusion. The report records that both the sedan driver and the bicyclist were traveling east and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The police report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No other vehicle occupants were reported injured. Emergency responders treated the bicyclist at the scene. The report does not identify a specific driver error in the contributing factors field.
17
Head-on bike crash at W 54 and Sixth▸Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
16
Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
15
Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 17 - Two cyclists crashed head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. A 38-year-old man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed, inattention, and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two cyclists collided head-on at W 54 St and Avenue of the Americas. Both were riding straight in opposite directions. One rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered an abdominal and pelvic contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved two bikes at 22:15 in Manhattan. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, and also listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured cyclist. No motor vehicles were cited. Records show no damage to either bike.
16
Taxi runs light, slams southbound cyclist▸Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
15
Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 16 - On E 19th at Broadway, a westbound taxi blew a signal and hit a southbound cyclist. She was ejected and hurt. Passengers in the cab reported injuries. The street failed her. The driver ignored the law.
A taxi traveling west on E 19 St struck a southbound cyclist at Broadway. The cyclist, a 45-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Several taxi passengers reported injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “View Obstructed/Limited.” Driver errors led the crash: Traffic Control Disregarded is listed for the driver and others. View Obstructed/Limited appears as a secondary factor. The report lists the bicyclist with “None” for safety equipment, which is noted only after the driver’s failures.
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Parked Taxi Hit on West 42nd▸Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 15 - A sedan struck a parked taxi on W 42nd at Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, 54, suffered shock. Metal buckled at the right rear quarter. Police recorded a collision with contributing factors listed as unspecified.
A sedan hit a parked taxi on West 42nd near Eighth Avenue. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old woman, was in shock; no other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, vehicle types were "Taxi, Sedan," with the taxi listed as "Parked," and the impact noted at the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the data provided. The crash damaged the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and left a single occupant—the cab driver—shaken at the scene.
14
Parked SUV opened door, bicyclist injured▸Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 14 - The driver of a parked SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound cyclist on W 52nd Street. The rider fell. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion.
The driver of a 2015 SUV opened a right-side door into an eastbound bicyclist at 236 W 52 St in Manhattan. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported contusion. Multiple vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was "Parked," its "Right Side Doors" were the point of impact, and the bike struck with the "Center Front End." The report lists no contributing factors. The record notes the bicyclists injury location as "Knee-Lower Leg Foot" and the complaint as "Contusion - Bruise."
12
Cyclist Passing Too Closely Fractures Pedestrian's Arm▸Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 12 - A westbound cyclist on W 35 St passed too close and clipped a 64-year-old man. The man suffered a fractured arm. The cyclist was also injured. Police listed "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A cyclist struck a 64-year-old man on W 35 St at 8 Ave in Manhattan, injuring both people. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, consistent with contact from a close pass. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the cyclist as the driver error. The pedestrian suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand. The bicyclist also reported injuries. The report does not list other driver errors.
11
Taxi strikes pedestrian on Sixth Avenue▸Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 11 - A northbound taxi hit a man at West 39th and Sixth. The right front bumper took the blow. The pedestrian went down with a leg fracture. A passenger in the cab was hurt. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens followed.
A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas at West 39th Street struck a male pedestrian at the intersection. The right front bumper showed damage. The pedestrian suffered a lower‑leg fracture. A taxi passenger was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, after the absence of any cited driver failures. The cab was recorded as parked pre‑crash, yet its right‑front impact indicates contact with the victim at the corner.
11
Left-turning SUV hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 11 - A left-turning SUV struck a woman in the E 22nd Street crosswalk at Park Ave South. She had the signal. She went down with a bruised arm. The Ford’s right front bumper told the story. Evening light. Traffic pushing. Space failed her.
A Ford SUV making a left from E 22 St toward Park Ave S hit a 37-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She was injured with a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, the crash listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “View Obstructed/Limited” as contributing factors. The turn and the obstructed view point to driver action intersecting a person crossing with the signal. The report shows the impact at the SUV’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the turning vehicle struck her.
11
Cyclist Left-Turn Hits Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 11 - A westbound cyclist made a left turn on W 31st at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and remained conscious. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inattention.
A cyclist traveling west on West 31st made a left turn at Seventh Avenue and struck a 52-year-old woman who was at the intersection. The woman suffered a head injury, complained of whiplash, and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and notes no vehicle damage. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as driver errors.
9
Left-Turning Driver Hits Parked Bus, Two Hurt▸Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 9 - A left-turning driver hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two men, 65, were hurt. One was partially ejected and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver making a left turn hit a parked bus near 712 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Two male occupants, both 65, were injured. One was the driver. One was partially ejected and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The parked bus was struck at its left rear bumper, and the turning vehicle’s right front bumper took the hit. Police recorded driver inattention as the primary factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
9
Motorized Driver Ejected on W 33rd Street▸Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 9 - A 38-year-old man driving a standing motorized vehicle was ejected on W 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. He suffered a fractured, dislocated upper arm and shock. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of a standing motorized vehicle was ejected and injured on West 33rd Street at Avenue of the Americas. The injured person was a 38-year-old man. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was listed in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as going straight ahead, traveling west, with one occupant. The report notes ejection and the nature of the arm injury. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08