A Boy Is Dead. The Street Still Bleeds.

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

Two sedans crashed on Pacific Street. An 80-year-old front passenger took the hit. His upper arm hurt. He was in shock. Police blame unsafe speed. Both drivers walked away, shaken but unhurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pacific Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM. The crash involved unsafe speed as the contributing factor. An 80-year-old male front passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles were initially parked and then traveling west. The impact struck the center back end and left rear bumper of the sedans. Both drivers held valid licenses and were not physically injured. The police report highlights unsafe speed as the driver error leading to the crash. No contributing factors related to the victims' actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 55-year-old woman as she stepped out from near a parked car on Troy Avenue. She suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver error. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Troy Avenue and Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn at 8:15 PM. She was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a westbound sedan struck her. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting driver error or vehicle-related issues. The woman suffered a back injury and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. No damage was reported to the vehicle. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent risk drivers pose to people walking near parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A helmeted bicyclist suffered a concussion after an SUV passed too closely and struck him while making a right turn in Brooklyn. The collision caused head injuries and vehicle damage, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and passing distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 620 Vanderbilt Avenue at 13:57. A bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2017 Hyundai SUV, also traveling east and previously parked, made a right turn and struck the bike. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and head injury while wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed, but the incident underscores critical driver errors in maintaining safe passing distance and lane discipline, directly causing the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan slammed a stopped car on Pacific Street. Neck injury for the driver. Police blame improper lane use. Metal twisted. Traffic halted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a crash unfolded on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 16:15. A 2018 Volkswagen, heading west, struck the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan that was stopped in traffic. The Nissan's driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 70-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, driven by a distracted driver, hit her in the back. She suffered bruising and back injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn and struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 15:47 in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the cyclist and a sedan driver were making left turns when the crash occurred. The police report cites improper turning as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were traveling north and making left turns at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bicycle and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the collision, highlighting driver error in executing the turn. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Ford SUV made an improper left turn on Franklin Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic controls, colliding front-to-front with the cyclist traveling northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Franklin Avenue at 13:14. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn southbound when she collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist had no safety equipment listed. The contributing factors emphasize driver error and failure to obey traffic controls, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A chain collision involving an SUV and a van on Atlantic Avenue left a 33-year-old female driver injured and in shock. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. Following too closely was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue around 8:30 AM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV and a 2000 van, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The SUV sustained damage to the right side doors, while the van had damage to its right front bumper. The chain collision was initiated by failure to maintain a safe distance, leading to impact on the left side doors of an unspecified vehicle and right side doors of the SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to maintaining unsafe following distances in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. A 2017 SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2006 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan carried one occupant, a 31-year-old female front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were reported with damage to their right sides. The contributing factors listed for the crash were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Utica Avenue against the signal. The impact left him in shock with whiplash. The crash highlights dangers when pedestrians cross unsafely amid moving traffic.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:57. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted as a factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield are documented in the data. The incident underscores the risks present at non-intersection crossings when signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A 56-year-old male driver lost consciousness while entering a parked position, crashing his sedan head-on. He sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near Saint Johns Place at 3:05 a.m.

According to the police report, the driver, a 56-year-old man, lost consciousness due to illness while operating a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position when the driver lost control, resulting in a center front end collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reported include a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness,' indicating the driver’s medical condition caused the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no other driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan driven by an unlicensed driver made an improper right turn on Eastern Parkway, striking a westbound taxi. The impact injured three occupants, including the taxi driver and two passengers, all suffering whiplash and various bodily injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:57 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a 27-year-old unlicensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a westbound taxi. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Three occupants were injured: the unlicensed sedan driver and two taxi passengers, all conscious but suffering whiplash and injuries to the head, shoulder, and lower leg. The taxi driver had an airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed driver's improper turn, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams’s DOT has proposed just seven miles of new bus lanes for 2024. The law requires thirty. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Advocates rage. The city drags its feet. Streets stay dangerous. The promise of safer, faster transit goes unmet.

""It s unacceptable that Mayor Adams has not prioritized improving bus speeds, service, and reliability with the tools he has at his control,"" -- Zellnor Myrie

On August 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation revealed it has proposed only seven miles of bus priority lanes for the year—less than a quarter of the thirty miles required annually by the Streets Master Plan law. This marks the lowest bus lane mileage since 2018. The matter, titled 'Adams Has Proposed Just 7 Miles of Bus Lanes This Year — Less Than 1/4 of Requirement,' has drawn sharp criticism. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie called it 'unacceptable that Mayor Adams has not prioritized improving bus speeds, service, and reliability.' Scott Stringer accused the administration of using 'community engagement as an excuse to not get things done.' Brad Lander pledged to push for more dedicated bus lanes. Riders like Alex Gean described daily gridlock. The DOT claims more lanes are coming, but offers no details. Vulnerable road users—bus riders, pedestrians—remain at risk as the city fails to meet its own safety and mobility targets.

• Adams Has Proposed Just 7 Miles of Bus Lanes This Year — Less Than 1/4 of Requirement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-05

A 57-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, rode his motorcycle straight into a parked Hino van on Saint Johns Place. The van did not move. He struck headfirst and died there. The crash report cites driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man operating a Jiajue motorcycle collided headfirst with the center back end of a parked Hino refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states the motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed. The van was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the motorcycle crumpling on impact and the rider dying at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions by the van or its driver contributed to the incident, as the vehicle was parked. The report notes the rider's helmet use and unlicensed status, but cites driver inattention as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:43. A 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving southbound while making the left turn. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04