Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB7?
No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now
Bronx CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Blood
Two dead. Six with injuries that will never heal. In the last year, Bronx CB7 streets have not grown kinder. A 65-year-old man, crossing with the light at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, was crushed by a turning van. A 39-year-old driver, stranded on the Major Deegan, was rear-ended and left to die while the other driver ran into the dark. His friends were on their way to help. He called them, gasping for breath, after the crash. He did not make it. “He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run. They were on their way to come give him a jump and he got hit waiting for them. And then he called to let them know, I’ve been hit. I can’t breathe.”
Eight killed. Twenty-four left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, these are the numbers. They do not count the families who wait for a phone call that never comes. They do not count the children who limp to school, or the elders who fear the crosswalk.
The Machinery of Harm
Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Seventy-nine pedestrians were struck by cars or SUVs. Vans killed two. An ambulance killed one. Trucks, buses, bikes, mopeds, and motorcycles all left their mark. No one is safe when the street is built for speed.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The city talks about Vision Zero. They talk about lowering speed limits. They talk about cameras. But the dead keep coming. No new laws from local leaders have stopped the bleeding here.
Police say they are looking for the man who ran after killing Darryl Mathis. Police said Monday they were looking for a man who ran away after crashing his car into a disabled vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway and killing its driver over the weekend.
There is no comfort in words. There is only the next crash.
What You Can Do
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes.
Do not wait for another friend to call for help and never speak again. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24
- Hit-And-Run Kills Driver On Deegan, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-24
- Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22
- Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22
Other Representatives
District 78
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 14
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
District 33
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bronx CB7 Bronx Community Board 7 sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 14, AD 78, SD 33.
It contains University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Norwood.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 7
Box Truck Rear-Ends E-Scooter Rider Bronx▸A box truck struck an e-scooter from behind on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The truck driver followed too closely and was inattentive. No helmet or safety gear noted.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on University Avenue rear-ended an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The box truck showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its center back end. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends 16-Year-Old Bicyclist Bronx▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was hit from behind by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash happened early morning. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The cyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating vulnerable road users.
S 4647Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
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From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A box truck struck an e-scooter from behind on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The truck driver followed too closely and was inattentive. No helmet or safety gear noted.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on University Avenue rear-ended an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The box truck showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its center back end. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends 16-Year-Old Bicyclist Bronx▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was hit from behind by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash happened early morning. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The cyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating vulnerable road users.
S 4647Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
-
From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A 16-year-old boy on a bike was hit from behind by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash happened early morning. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The cyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating vulnerable road users.
S 4647Jackson votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
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From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
S 4647Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
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From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
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From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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 2023-02-13
Jackson Champions Safety Boosting Street Redesigns and Curb Reform▸Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
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From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Council weighs bills to curb traffic violence. Advocates demand daylighting, civilian enforcement, and street redesigns. Open Plans calls for urgent action. Focus: less driving, more protection for walkers and cyclists. The hearing marks a push for safer, saner streets.
On February 14, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee holds a hearing on Vision Zero. The agenda covers several bills: Intro 415 (dangerous driving study), Intro 555 (school safety signs), Intro 679 (traffic calming near seniors), Intro 805 (pedestrian safety reporting), Intro 854 (annual daylighting), Intro 879 (bollards at sidewalks), and Intro 441 (5 mph on Open Streets). Open Plans' Sara Lind supports daylighting, civilian and automated enforcement, and home rule for speed limit reductions, stating, 'Self-enforcing streets are best.' Jackson Chabot urges street redesigns and curb reform. Both demand immediate action to protect vulnerable road users. The hearing is the first Vision Zero session under the new mayor.
- From the Assignment Desk: Open Plans Helps Get You Ready for Tuesday’s Council ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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 2023-02-13
A 602Jackson votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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 2023-02-13
A 602Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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 2023-02-13
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
E-Bike Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
An 11-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive e-bike riders failing to yield to pedestrians.
Bronx Driver Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.
A 602Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸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
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue in Bronx▸Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The impact damaged the front center of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Physical disability was a factor.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV, a 42-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a front-center impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. The driver was licensed in New York but had a physical disability listed as a contributing factor. The other driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.
A 1280Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸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
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
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
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A 28-year-old man was struck on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West Fordham Road made a right turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Cedar Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
-
Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a right turn on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on West Kingsbridge Road struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
- Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-04
S 343Jackson co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04