Mar 20 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan made a U-turn and struck him on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s improper lane usage and following too closely caused the collision, leaving the cyclist in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling southwest on 5 Avenue was struck by a 2018 Honda sedan making a U-turn at the same location. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the sedan driver’s errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely,' directly contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights driver errors during lane changes and U-turns as critical factors in this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - 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

Mar 19 - A sedan veered from its lane on Court Street. It hit a bike carrying a man and a child. Both bicyclists suffered arm injuries and shock. The car’s improper lane use left them hurt and shaken.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Court Street struck a southbound bicycle while making an improper lane maneuver. The crash injured both bicyclists: a 38-year-old man driving the bike and a 5-year-old boy riding as passenger. Both suffered upper arm injuries and were in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No other causes or victim actions are cited. The sedan sustained damage, while the bike was not visibly damaged. The police report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain proper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - Council bill orders DOT to repair broken curbs during street resurfacing. Hazardous curbs trip, trap, and injure. The fix is overdue. Pedestrians need solid ground. Council moves to force action.

Int 0724-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced March 19, 2024, the bill commands DOT to repair broken curbs that pose safety hazards during any resurfacing project. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring that the department of transportation repair broken curbs as part of resurfacing projects.' Council Members Schulman, Gennaro (primary), Gutiérrez, Louis, Brewer, and Avilés sponsor the measure. The bill targets a simple danger: shattered curbs that trip and injure. If passed, DOT must fix these hazards as routine, not afterthought. The law would take effect 120 days after enactment.

• File Int 0724-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 17 - A tractor truck turning right struck a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, just after midnight on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a tractor truck making a right turn struck the rear of a parked 2020 Ford sedan. The sedan’s 25-year-old driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The truck’s trailer and the sedan’s right rear bumper were both damaged. The report lists no explicit contributing factors. The truck driver’s maneuver while turning led to the crash with the stationary vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - An SUV turning right on Hamilton Avenue struck a 41-year-old woman crossing the street. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver failure to yield and unsafe speed as crash factors.

According to the police report, at 8:00 PM on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn, an SUV making a right turn hit a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes driver errors, particularly failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the primary causes. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A Brooklyn subway shooting jolted lawmakers. Jo Anne Simon called the National Guard’s presence unwarranted, stoking fear instead of safety. Calls for more policing, mental health funding, and gun control echoed. Riders remain wary. No clear path to safer commutes.

On March 15, 2024, following a deadly subway shooting, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) and other lawmakers responded with urgency. The incident came days after Governor Hochul’s National Guard deployment in the transit system. Simon stated, 'The Governor's recent deployment of the National Guard was unwarranted and caused fear rather than a sense of safety.' Other officials, including Brian Cunningham and Lester Chang, debated the effectiveness of increased policing and called for more investment in mental health and gun safety. The matter, titled 'NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’,' underscores deep divides on how to protect riders. Simon’s stance highlights the risk of heavy-handed security measures fueling anxiety, not safety, for vulnerable New Yorkers.

• NYC subway shooting a ‘wake up call’ — coming on heels of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s National Guard safety plan: lawmakers, nypost.com, Published 2024-03-15

Mar 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.

Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 9 - A 31-year-old bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after colliding with a taxi in Brooklyn. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred on its right side. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:12 near 344 Clinton Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow after colliding with a 2023 Tesla taxi. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the bicyclist struck its right side doors. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was traveling north, going straight ahead. The taxi had no occupants and was also traveling north. The collision caused damage to the taxi's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The report focuses on the bicyclist's failure to comply with traffic controls and inattention as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 3 - A 31-year-old female bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a crash on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were key factors in the collision, resulting in serious injury to the cyclist.

At 14:05 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle and was not ejected during the incident. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead before the point of impact, which was categorized as 'Other.' No other vehicle details or driver information were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A 60-year-old woman was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn hit her at an intersection. The impact caused internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:23 on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. A 2022 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault on the pedestrian's part. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the danger posed by turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

Feb 28 - Council wants 500 solar-lit crosswalks in five years. Bright signals cut through the dark. The bill demands action and a study. Safety for walkers, not drivers. No more hiding in the shadows.

Int 0301-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to install at least 100 illuminated, solar-powered traffic control devices at crosswalks each year for five years. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Menin, Brooks-Powers, Rivera, and others. The bill also requires a study comparing these devices to standard signs. The city must report findings within two years. The goal: more visible crossings, fewer deadly impacts.

• File Int 0301-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to hit sidewalk parkers with stiffer fines. DOT must study and install bollards in M1 zones. Streets clear, paths open. No more cars blocking the way. Action, not talk.

Bill Int 0106-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enhancing penalties for sidewalk parking and installing bollards in M1 zoning districts,' targets commercial, manufacturing, and industrial establishments parking on sidewalks. Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Alexa Avilés, and Shahana K. Hanif sponsor the measure. It orders DOT to levy higher fines, study bollard use, and install them where needed. DOT must report findings to the Mayor and Council. The aim: keep sidewalks clear for people, not parked cars.

• File Int 0106-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - 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

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

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

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

Feb 28 - Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.

• File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28