Aug 23 - Delivery workers ride mopeds on dangerous streets. Tech giants profit. City infrastructure lags. Cars and trucks kill most. Enforcement is scattershot. Officials call for safe lanes, charging stations, and real accountability. The crisis demands a fix beyond punishing workers.

"We need to cut off the flow of these vehicles before they get onto these streets." -- Alex Bores

This policy debate, published August 23, 2023, analyzes New York City’s 'moped crisis.' The article, reviewed by Streetsblog NYC, highlights systemic failures: unsafe streets, lack of charging infrastructure, and tech companies shifting risk onto underpaid delivery workers. Council Member Alexa Aviles urges rapid expansion of e-bike charging stations and blames corporate greed. State Senators Jessica Ramos and Brad Hoylman-Sigal call for industry accountability and a standardized, safe delivery vehicle. The matter summary states, 'The city needs a systemic fix, justice for workers and accountability by tech giants.' Advocacy groups reject punitive crackdowns on workers, pushing instead for expanded bike lanes and public infrastructure. The piece concludes that only a multi-pronged, structural approach—never just enforcement—will protect vulnerable road users and delivery workers alike.

• The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-23

Aug 20 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed man struck another vehicle on 2 Avenue. Both driver and front passenger, men aged 31, suffered internal injuries to head and abdomen. The crash caused center front-end damage. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue collided front-center with another vehicle. The driver, an unlicensed 31-year-old man, was distracted at the time of the crash. Both he and the front passenger, also 31, sustained internal injuries—head injury for the passenger and abdomen-pelvis injury for the driver. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan suffered center front-end damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s unlicensed status and distraction were critical errors leading to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A box truck struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 57 Street collided with an SUV making a right turn northeast. The impact occurred at the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - Mayor Adams approved a diluted redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. Protected bike lanes will come, but car lanes stay open during peak hours. The plan falls short of full safety measures. The road remains dangerous. Victims still count. No one is satisfied.

On August 16, 2023, Mayor Adams announced a compromise redesign for McGuinness Boulevard, a notorious Brooklyn corridor. The Department of Transportation will install curbside protected bike lanes and reduce car lanes from two to one in each direction on most of the strip. However, north of Calyer Street, two lanes for cars will remain open during weekdays, reverting to parking lanes at night and on weekends. The plan, shaped after lobbying by business interests and mayoral adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin, mixes two previous DOT proposals. Mayoral spokesman Charles Lutvak said, 'Traffic safety is a key priority for Mayor Adams, and we are delivering with a redesign of McGuinness Boulevard that will make this corridor safer for all road users.' Local officials, including Council Member Lincoln Restler, called it a 'critical step' but noted it lacks key safety elements. The compromise leaves gaps. Since 2021, 62 people have been injured on this stretch. The carnage continues.

• Mayor Adams Signs Off On Compromise for Deadly McGuinness Blvd.; No One Truly Happy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-16

Aug 13 - A 49-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash as an SUV struck the left side of a sedan on Madison Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger was injured despite wearing a lap belt. The crash involved driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling north and a 2021 BMW sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors, impacting the front passenger inside the sedan. The 49-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - An e-bike traveling south struck a 57-year-old woman as she got on a vehicle near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on 2 Avenue in Manhattan collided with a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and no safety equipment or signals were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 3 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. The crash occurred while both vehicles traveled straight.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2016 Chevrolet SUV on 3 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on East 26 Street near 2 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 26 Street collided with a bicyclist going south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. No ejection occurred. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A driver struck a moped rider on McGuinness Boulevard. The rider’s leg broke. Politicians and neighbors demand the mayor act. The city delays a safety plan. The street stays deadly. The call is clear: fix McGuinness now.

On August 11, 2023, Council Member Lincoln Restler and other Northern Brooklyn officials responded to a crash on McGuinness Boulevard, where a driver hit and injured a moped rider. The incident happened near Meeker Avenue, one block from where teacher Matthew Jensen was killed in 2021. The matter, titled 'Locals call for mayor to take immediate action after moped rider injured on McGuinness Boulevard,' highlights the urgent need for the Department of Transportation’s proposed safety redesign. Restler, along with U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, issued a joint statement: 'Lives are being put at risk. We need immediate action by the Mayor's office to implement the Department of Transportation's proposed safety improvements so that everyone in our community can feel confident that McGuinness Boulevard will not cause more tragedies.' The safety plan remains blocked, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.

• Locals call for mayor to take ‘immediate action’ after moped rider injured on McGuinness Boulevard, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-08-11

Aug 8 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 3 Avenue near East 15 Street. The SUV struck the bike’s left rear while traveling north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The SUV driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV with two occupants collided with a merging northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue near East 15 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The SUV driver, a male with a permit license, struck the bike’s left rear bumper with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg. The crash happened on 2 Avenue near East 40 Street. The sedan made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision occurred on 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 6:30 a.m. The sedan was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight south. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet but was still injured. Neither vehicle showed damage after the crash. The sedan's driver failed to yield, causing the collision and injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - Two sedans slammed together on FDR Drive near midnight. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and distraction fueled the crash. Both cars were headed north. Metal twisted. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 30 - A 9-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her hip and upper leg. Limited view contributed to the crash. The child suffered bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling north struck her with its right front bumper. The girl was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A sedan struck a moped on 1 Avenue at 8:10 p.m. The moped carried two men. The sedan’s right side hit the moped’s front. A 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered bruises over her entire body. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 1 Avenue collided with a moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the moped’s center front end. The moped had two male occupants; the sedan had one male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger. The passenger was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The female passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19