May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.

Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 27 - A judge stopped federal threats to choke city funds over congestion pricing. The $9 toll stands. Streets stay crowded. The fight moves to court. Safety projects hang in the balance. The city waits. The deadline looms.

Patch reported on May 27, 2025, that District Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding federal funding as leverage against New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order 'bars the DOT from engaging in any retaliatory measures' and prevents cancellation of the toll, which charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Federal officials had threatened to withhold funds for road and street safety projects if the city continued the program. The order lasts until June 9, keeping the toll in place and leaving critical infrastructure funding uncertain. The article highlights the standoff between federal authorities and city leaders, with safety and mobility projects at risk.

• Judge Halts Federal Attack On Tolls, Patch, Published 2025-05-27

May 23 - A sedan struck a man crossing E 60th Street with the signal. The driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered arm abrasions. The car showed no damage. The crash left the man conscious but hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 41-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing E 60th Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered abrasions to his arm but remained conscious. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was making a left turn and showed no visible damage. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The unlicensed status of the driver stands out as a key systemic failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 23 - An ambulance and a sedan crashed at York Avenue and East 68th. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention and poor lane markings. Metal struck metal. Sirens and confusion followed. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at York Avenue and East 68th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. Three others were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' was also cited. The sedan was parked before the crash; the ambulance was making a right turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver distraction and inadequate lane markings as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 22 - An SUV slammed its right rear on FDR Drive. The driver was knocked unconscious, hurt in the neck. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. Another occupant was listed, injury unclear.

A crash involving a Jeep SUV occurred on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 71st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the SUV struck its right rear quarter panel while traveling south. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was rendered unconscious and suffered a neck injury. Another occupant was listed, but the extent of their injuries was unspecified. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the vehicle damaged at the right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no further details on the second vehicle were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 21 - Two cars collided on York Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and following too closely. Metal and glass met. The street bore the brunt.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on York Avenue at East 62nd Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 40, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'unsafe speed' and 'following too closely.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'other vehicular' factors as contributing causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers follow too closely and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 21 - City will rip up Fifth Avenue. Sidewalks will double. Lanes for cars will shrink. Trees, benches, and light will fill the space. Pedestrians, long squeezed, will finally get room to breathe. The city bets big on feet, not fenders.

amNY reported on May 21, 2025, that New York City will begin a $400 million redesign of Fifth Avenue in 2028, stretching from Bryant Park to Central Park. Mayor Eric Adams said, 'Fifth Avenue is a bustling boulevard... with more people walking down the street every hour than fill Madison Square Garden during a sold-out Knicks game.' The plan nearly doubles sidewalk widths and expands pedestrian zones, cutting space for vehicles. The redesign adds tree buffers, benches, and stormwater upgrades. Pedestrians make up 70% of avenue traffic but have less than half the space. The overhaul shifts priority from cars to people, aiming to reduce systemic danger and reclaim the street for those on foot.

• Fifth Avenue Set For Pedestrian Overhaul, amny, Published 2025-05-21

May 20 - A taxi turned improperly on E 94th. The crash threw a 24-year-old cyclist. He struck his head. Blood pooled. He lay unconscious. The street stayed loud. The system failed him.

A taxi and a bicycle collided at E 94th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was found unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly.' The taxi was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or other occupants. The report lists no cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 19 - A bus hit a cyclist on 2nd Avenue. The cyclist, 43, suffered an arm injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed loud.

A bus collided with a cyclist on 2nd Avenue at East 92nd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The bus struck with its right front bumper. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver inattention as the cause. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 19 - DOT wants a busway on 34th Street. Cars must turn off. Buses crawl now. Riders lose time. Council Member Powers backs the plan. Activists demand action. Streets jammed with traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for safer passage.

On May 19, 2025, the Department of Transportation proposed a 14th Street-style busway for 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The plan, reported by Dave Colon for Streetsblog NYC, would ban through car traffic between Third and Ninth avenues, echoing the successful 14th Street model. Council Member Keith Powers, who rides the M34, voiced strong support: 'If you dedicate a big chunk of a corridor to bus service, you will see strong results.' The proposal is not yet a formal bill and has not reached any council committee. Activists and elected officials with experience on 14th Street back the move, citing faster buses and higher ridership. However, the event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no assessment of safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be made.

• DOT Proposing A 14th Street-Style Busway For 34th Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-19

May 19 - DOT plans a busway on 34th Street. Cars must turn off after one block. Buses crawl now. Council Member Powers backs it. The 14th Street model sped up buses and drew more riders. Activists want strong, lasting action. The city must deliver.

On May 19, 2025, the Department of Transportation announced a proposal to create a 14th Street-style busway on 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The plan, to be presented to community boards, would restrict through car traffic between Third and Ninth avenues, forcing cars to turn off at the first opportunity. The matter aims to address congestion and slow bus speeds on the M34, where buses average five to seven miles per hour. Council Member Keith Powers, who rides the route daily, said, "If you dedicate a big chunk of a corridor to bus service, you will see strong results." Powers and community leaders support the move, citing the 14th Street busway’s success: a 24 percent speed boost and 30 percent ridership jump. The proposal follows years of planning and comes as congestion pricing looms. Some advocates remain wary, recalling Mayor Adams’s past delays and reduced busway hours. The city faces pressure to make the busway permanent and effective for all vulnerable road users.

• DOT Proposing A 14th Street-Style Busway For 34th Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-19

May 19 - Adams administration opens a pedestrian path on Queensboro Bridge. Federal Secretary Duffy objects. Critics say his stance ignores history and safety. The bridge once belonged to walkers. Now, the city returns space to people, not cars. Tensions flare. Vulnerable users watch.

On May 19, 2025, Streetsblog NYC covered the Adams administration's move to open a dedicated pedestrian path on the Queensboro Bridge. The event, not a council bill but a city action, drew sharp criticism from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who opposed removing a vehicle lane for pedestrians and cyclists. The article states: 'forcing pedestrians and cyclists in both directions to share a single lane on a bridge with nine lanes for car drivers was unsafe.' DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and Council Member Julie Won attended the opening. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative change, so there is no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety to assess.' Still, the move restores space to those on foot and bike, challenging car dominance and federal resistance.

• Monday’s Headlines: ‘Hey, Sean, We’re Walking Here’ Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-19

May 16 - A sedan struck and injured its driver at East 65th. The impact bruised her leg. Another occupant was hurt. Police list no clear cause. The street saw pain, not answers.

A sedan crashed near 200 East 65th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury and bruising. Another occupant was also hurt. According to the police report, both the cause and contributing factors remain unspecified. The sedan's left front bumper took the hit. No driver errors or external factors were listed in the data. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left two people injured, with the reason still unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 14 - A sedan struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on E 75th and Lexington. The impact bruised his arm. Police cite pedestrian confusion. The car’s left front bumper hit. No vehicle damage reported.

A Ford sedan hit a 73-year-old man as he crossed E 75th Street at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car, making a right turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The man suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.

• Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

May 13 - Police now hand out criminal summonses to cyclists for traffic violations. Fines become court dates. Advocates warn of escalation. Lawmakers push for e-bike registration after a fatal crash. Streets grow tense. Riders and pedestrians caught in the crossfire.

West Side Spirit reported on May 13, 2025, that NYPD has begun issuing criminal summonses, not just traffic tickets, to cyclists and e-bike riders for violations like running red lights or riding on sidewalks. The change means accused riders must appear in criminal court, not just pay a fine. The move follows the death of Priscilla Loke, struck by an e-bike in 2023. Advocates like Transportation Alternatives call the new policy 'a dangerous escalation.' The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance urges lawmakers to require license plates for e-bikes and scooters. The article notes, 'Under the new policy, a person issued a criminal summons must turn up in person in criminal court.' The shift highlights growing tension over enforcement and the push for stricter regulation after high-profile crashes.

• NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses To Cyclists, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-05-13

May 12 - A dump truck backed into a sedan on East 85th. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A dump truck, backing up on East 85th Street in Manhattan, struck a sedan. One driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' were listed as contributing factors. Two other occupants were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash underscores the risks when large vehicles move unpredictably and drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18