No More Names on the List: Act Now to Stop the Street Toll

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

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

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

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

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

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

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

An SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on Shore Road, injuring the sedan’s driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the SUV collided with its center back end.

According to the police report, at 15:17 on Shore Road near City Island Road, a 2018 Audi SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2023 Chevrolet sedan also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the collision, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The report lists no explicit contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. The sedan driver’s injury and position in the vehicle confirm the rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

Council hears from Bronx riders. Four new Metro-North stations promise faster, safer commutes. Councilmembers Marmorato and Farias back the plan. The public weighs in. The city moves closer to breaking car dependence in transit deserts.

On January 5, 2024, the City Council held a public input session on the plan to open four new Metro-North stations in East Bronx. The proposal, nearing the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) certification, aims to serve Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point. The session, supported by Councilmember Kristy Marmorato (District 13) and Councilmember Amanda Farias, highlighted the need for faster, more reliable transit. Marmorato said, 'the Metro-North will provide an alternative for drivers dealing with congestion pricing, and for those who might be reluctant to take the subway.' Farias called it part of a 'better transit future.' The Department of City Planning updated residents, reflecting ongoing community feedback. The plan has bipartisan support and promises to reshape transit for neighborhoods long underserved by safe, fast options.

• Public input session for new East Bronx Metro-North stations slated for next week, gothamist.com, Published 2024-01-05

A moped and sedan collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling south collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had center front end damage. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan rear-ended another car on Bruckner Expressway. The driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a back injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash struck hard at dawn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The 46-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering a back injury and concussion. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the car. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash happened as both vehicles were going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Two vehicles collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a 47-year-old man in a sedan from behind. Both drivers suffered head and neck injuries. Both were restrained and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a 2011 sedan driven by a 47-year-old man also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Both sustained injuries: the SUV driver suffered neck injuries, and the sedan driver suffered head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Three vehicles collided northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 24-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The crash involved a pick-up truck and two SUVs. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining full-body trauma and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as slippery pavement and other vehicular causes. One driver was unlicensed. The point of impact included the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck and the center front ends of the SUVs. The report identifies driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' factors and notes the hazardous road condition but does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 21-year-old man was hit by an SUV on City Island Road. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash happened away from an intersection. The driver was going straight north when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on City Island Road. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One car overturned. Two teenage passengers suffered bruises and scrapes. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver followed too closely and sped.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. One vehicle overturned after impact. Two female passengers, ages 15 and 16, were injured but remained conscious and restrained. The 15-year-old suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions; the 16-year-old had abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The crash damaged left side doors and the left rear quarter panel of one sedan, while the other overturned after being struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

SUV struck sedan from behind on Hutchinson River Parkway. Three people hurt. Whiplash. Driver followed too close. Metal bent. No one lost consciousness.

According to the police report, a northbound Toyota SUV rear-ended a Mercedes sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway. The crash injured three people: the 39-year-old woman driving the SUV, the 41-year-old man driving the sedan, and a 5-year-old boy riding in the sedan. All suffered whiplash but stayed conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the SUV driver's error. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the back of the SUV. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08