Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.

• File A 3180, Open States, Published 2023-02-02

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.

• File A 3180, Open States, Published 2023-02-02

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30

Jan 26 - A 59-year-old woman crossing East 66 Street was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact caused bruising and pain.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 66 Street with the signal. She was hit by a pick-up truck backing westbound. The driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at night. The left rear quarter panel of one car struck the left front bumper of the other. A 19-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided at 8:59 p.m. The impact occurred between the left rear quarter panel of a 2002 Toyota and the left front bumper of a 2007 Mercedes. A 19-year-old male driver was injured, suffering injuries to his entire body and experiencing shock. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured occupant was not ejected and had no visible complaints. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at East 84 Street and 2 Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on East 84 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with 2 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - A 57-year-old man was struck on East 84 Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 84 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The crash occurred at the intersection, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a view that was obstructed or limited. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - An e-bike hit a 49-year-old man mid-block on East 74th. The front end slammed him. Blood poured from his face. He stayed awake. The rider was new. The street fell silent after.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck by an e-bike traveling south, mid-block on East 74th Street. According to the police report, 'Mid-block on East 74th Street, a 49-year-old man was struck by an e-bike heading south. The front end hit him square. Blood spilled from his face. He stayed conscious. The rider was new.' The man suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The collision shows the danger when inexperienced riders operate e-bikes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A taxi struck a sedan from behind on FDR Drive late at night. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the taxi’s center back and the sedan’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended a sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the taxi’s center back end and the sedan’s right front bumper. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, both 42 years old, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan’s passengers and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A sedan made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on East 71 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2019 sedan made a left turn and collided with him on East 71 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had no visible damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the turn. The e-scooter rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A 33-year-old man was struck by a taxi on East 76 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, traveling east, hit him with its front center. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 76 Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near York Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi. The pedestrian was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 12 - A 53-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on 1 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the taxi driver, distracted, hit her in the head. She suffered bruising and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 1 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A 35-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing York Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered facial contusions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured on York Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2021 Dodge SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - Four vehicles collided on FDR Drive. A 64-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. The crash involved rear-end impacts. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on FDR Drive involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash resulted in rear-end impacts among the vehicles. A 64-year-old female passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries. She was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles involved included taxis, SUVs, and a sedan. The collision sequence began with a vehicle slowing or stopping in traffic, followed by subsequent impacts. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19