Bronx CB6: riders down, promises pending

Feb 28 - Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.

Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.

• File Int 0178-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.

Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0179-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.

• File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.

Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.

• File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.

Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.

• File Int 0263-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.

• File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 27 - An SUV making a U-turn collided with a northbound e-bike on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 2018 Jeep SUV was making a U-turn southbound when it struck a northbound e-bike head-on. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the part of the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was not noted to have any contributing behaviors or safety equipment failures. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front ends of both vehicles, with the SUV also sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A 21-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at an intersection in the Bronx, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on East 182 Street near Quarry Road in the Bronx. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." These contributing factors led to the collision, resulting in the pedestrian sustaining abrasions to his face and classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn directly caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A female driver in a 2022 SUV struck the rear of a 2019 sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, at 13:02 on Bronx River Parkway, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling southbound rear-ended a 2019 Kia sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The report identifies the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, citing "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The collision dynamics and cited driver errors emphasize the dangers of tailgating and insufficient spacing on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A sedan making a U-turn on Southern Boulevard hit a 14-year-old crossing with the signal. The car's right front bumper struck his knee and foot. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx made a U-turn at East Tremont Avenue and struck a 14-year-old boy crossing with the signal. The right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a cause. The crash underscores the danger of inattentive driving and risky maneuvers at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 35-year-old man on a southbound e-bike struck a sedan’s left side on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street. Crushed pelvis. No helmet. The street swallowed the sound. The car’s front crumpled. He died where he fell.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding a southbound e-bike collided with the left side of a sedan on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street in the Bronx at 19:38. The report states the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no protective equipment. The impact crushed his pelvis, resulting in his death at the scene. The sedan’s front end was also heavily damaged. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash, highlighting a critical driver error that led to the fatal collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control, which proved deadly for the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - Two SUVs collided on Oak Tree Place. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as causes. One driver was unlicensed. Both men left conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Oak Tree Place in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 37 and 27, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The impact struck the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the right front bumper of the parked SUV. Both drivers were conscious and used lap belts. The police report highlights aggressive driving and unsafe speed as driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Feb 8 - A distracted pick-up truck driver collided with an e-bike rider on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The truck’s right rear bumper hit the bike’s front left, causing a violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A pick-up truck traveling west struck an e-bike also traveling west. The truck driver was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck’s point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper, while the e-bike’s damage was to the left front bumper. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe injuries vulnerable road users face in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A motorcycle traveling east struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with the left front quarter panel of an SUV that was making a U-turn. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV driver’s action of making a U-turn directly contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The SUV made a left turn, striking the motorcycle head-on. Limited view contributed to the collision. The rider suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 16:55. A Hyundai SUV was making a left turn eastbound when it collided front-to-front with a westbound Honda motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck injuries, remaining semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to ensure the path was clear before turning. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of left turns with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A sedan driver made an improper turn on East Tremont Avenue, colliding with a moped passing westbound. The moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was partially ejected, left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:37 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, was making a U-turn and was cited for 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The moped was passing westbound when the collision happened. The moped rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The driver of the sedan had no safety equipment and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver errors including improper turning and unsafe lane changing. There is no mention of any contributing victim behavior. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19