No More Blood for Broken Streets: Demand Safety Now

Gov. Hochul may slash the $68.4-billion MTA capital plan. Transit advocates rage. Riders face crumbling subways, broken promises. The governor holds the knife. The future of safe, reliable transit hangs in the balance. The buck stops with her.

On September 30, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced she might not fill a $33-billion gap in the proposed 2025-2029 MTA capital plan, threatening to shrink the $68.4-billion package approved by the MTA Board. The plan now awaits review by the Capital Plan Review Board, which has 90 days to approve or reject it. The matter centers on whether the governor will force cuts to desperately needed repairs and upgrades. Advocates like Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demand Hochul fund 'the reliable, accessible, resilient service we've long been denied but that we need and deserve.' Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany calls out Hochul’s record, urging her to cut her own Interborough Express project first if reductions come. The MTA declined comment. The fate of New York’s transit—and the safety of millions who rely on it—rests on this decision.

• Derailed? Gov. Hochul May Rip Up MTA Capital Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-30

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A flatbed truck turned left at Bronxwood Avenue. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel crushed flesh. The truck stopped. The man lay still. The intersection fell silent, marked by violence and the weight of machinery.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck struck him at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the truck was making a left turn. The report states, 'A flatbed truck turned left. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. The front end struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, as explicitly noted in the police data. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and vehicle data confirm the truck's left turn and the pedestrian's lawful crossing. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors beyond the left turn are specified, but the sequence underscores the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A northbound SUV struck a westbound vehicle backing on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:03 AM on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A northbound SUV driven by a 54-year-old male collided with a westbound vehicle that was backing. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The data highlights the SUV driver’s impaired state and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the other vehicle or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An unlicensed male driver in an SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash’s impact and harm.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating a Range Rover SUV was traveling westbound on Fish Avenue in the Bronx at 17:19. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, resulting in abrasions and injuries to the girl's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was unlicensed, which further underscores a failure in lawful vehicle operation. The pedestrian’s crossing action is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant harm to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors and limited visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A northbound SUV made an improper U-turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV was making a U-turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 14:24 when it struck a northbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The SUV's left front bumper collided with the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors linked to the e-scooter driver, while the SUV driver was noted for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV suffered damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan struck a cyclist on East Gun Hill Road. The rider took a blow to the face. Police blamed driver distraction. The street turned dangerous in a blink.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East Gun Hill Road collided with a bicyclist heading east at 15:05. The sedan's center front end hit the bike's left front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male cyclist suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's lack of focus. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash shows how driver distraction puts vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 27-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, according to the police report.

At 17:17 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. According to the police report, the sedan driver committed unsafe lane changing and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, but no contributing victim factors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe lane changes and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Steel tore on Bronx Boulevard as a BMW SUV veered and slammed a parked Nissan. A 37-year-old man’s back was crushed in the silence. The street froze. The crash left one injured, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, at 3:02 a.m. near 3640 Bronx Boulevard, a BMW SUV traveling north veered and struck a parked Nissan sedan. The report states the impact folded steel and left a 37-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The Nissan was parked at the time of the collision, and no other injuries were reported. The evidence in the report underscores the consequences of improper lane usage, as the SUV’s movement directly led to the severe injury of the sedan’s occupant. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash stands as another instance of systemic road danger in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on East 233 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and aggressive driving, leaving the motorcyclist semiconscious with upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 233 Street in the Bronx at 9:30 PM. A motorcycle traveling east collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was impacted. The motorcycle rider was semiconscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving in vehicle interactions with vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A driverless sedan struck a parked car on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. Two women inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures to their arms. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles on city roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:08 a.m. on Bronx River Parkway when a driverless or runaway sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle, a 2018 Audi driven by a 35-year-old woman, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked 2008 Honda. Both occupants of the Audi, a driver and a passenger, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report cites 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and fronts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at midnight. The sedan was traveling west and was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 55-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan’s driver was licensed and male, but the report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the collision during a left turn suggests a critical driver action led to the impact. Both vehicles suffered significant damage to their right side doors and front ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A two-year-old boy suffered head contusions after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver was traveling straight eastbound and hit the child with the vehicle's right front bumper. The child was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a two-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nereid Avenue and Murdock Avenue in the Bronx at 12:31 PM. The child was struck by a 2017 Cadillac SUV traveling eastbound, which made contact with the pedestrian using its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver, with a permit license, was starting from parking when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west near 1752 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting from parking when the vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver maneuvers from parking areas and the dangers to pedestrians even outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on Secor Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Each suffered full-body injuries and shock or incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed for both drivers during the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on Secor Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and north. The male driver of the BMW was going straight ahead, while the female driver of the Honda was making a left turn. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, damaging their front ends. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and complaints of pain or nausea. The male driver was in shock, and the female driver was incoherent. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A Ford SUV traveling west struck a Nissan sedan making a U-turn on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx at 3:40 p.m. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2016 Nissan sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The collision caused injuries to a 32-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact demolished one vehicle’s front and injured an 83-year-old female driver with contusions. Driver error triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided when one vehicle was making a U-turn and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the front of the other, which was demolished. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. An 83-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and was injured but not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and U-turn maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06