Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB5?
Blood on Their Hands: Slow Queens Streets or Count More Dead
Queens CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
Five dead. Twelve left with life-changing wounds. In the last year alone, Queens CB5 has seen 1,267 crashes. Seven hundred forty-four people were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do.
Just this spring, a cyclist was killed on Juniper Boulevard North. A box truck turned right. The man on the bike was thrown and crushed. He died there, helmet or not. The truck kept rolling. The street stayed open. Data from NYC Open Data confirms the toll.
A few months before, a 47-year-old cyclist was killed on Maurice Avenue. An SUV and a truck. The man was ejected, died of crush injuries. No one else died. The road was cleared. The city moved on.
The System Fails the Vulnerable
Most of the dead are not behind the wheel. They walk, they ride, they cross. In three years, cars and SUVs caused 334 pedestrian injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses, 27. Motorcycles and mopeds, 12. Bikes, 9. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not.
A bus crash in Flushing left eight hurt. The driver, just 25, told investigators he “misjudged the curb.” Video showed he had fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus,” said a passenger.
Leadership: Progress and Delay
Local leaders have taken steps, but the pace is slow. Senator Gianaris and Assembly Member Hevesi both voted to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored bills to force repeat speeders to slow down. But the default speed limit remains above 20 mph. The most dangerous drivers still roam free. Each delay is a risk paid in blood.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph default. Demand action on repeat speeders. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Act now. The next victim is only a day away.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Queens CB5 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Queens CB5?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB5?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people were killed or seriously injured in Queens CB5 in the last year?
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
Other Representatives
District 28
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 30
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB5 Queens Community Board 5 sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 30, AD 28, SD 12.
It contains Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 5
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Head▸A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on Myrtle Avenue in Queens suffered a head abrasion after a crash. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the collision. Several vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, sustained damage at various impact points. The driver error identified is falling asleep at the wheel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Collision▸A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 69 Street in Queens. The cyclist struck a parked sedan while traveling northwest. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling northwest on 69 Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The parked sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old man and a 93-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries. Both drivers were injured but not ejected. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 GMC SUV traveling east and a 2012 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound collided at the center front ends on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The 49-year-old male SUV driver sustained a concussion and head injury. The 93-year-old female sedan driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Turning SUV▸A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
A 602Addabbo 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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on Myrtle Avenue in Queens suffered a head abrasion after a crash. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the collision. Several vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, sustained damage at various impact points. The driver error identified is falling asleep at the wheel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Collision▸A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 69 Street in Queens. The cyclist struck a parked sedan while traveling northwest. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling northwest on 69 Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The parked sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old man and a 93-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries. Both drivers were injured but not ejected. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 GMC SUV traveling east and a 2012 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound collided at the center front ends on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The 49-year-old male SUV driver sustained a concussion and head injury. The 93-year-old female sedan driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Turning SUV▸A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
A 602Addabbo 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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
-
MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 69 Street in Queens. The cyclist struck a parked sedan while traveling northwest. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling northwest on 69 Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The parked sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old man and a 93-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries. Both drivers were injured but not ejected. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 GMC SUV traveling east and a 2012 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound collided at the center front ends on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The 49-year-old male SUV driver sustained a concussion and head injury. The 93-year-old female sedan driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Turning SUV▸A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
A 602Addabbo 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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
Two vehicles crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old man and a 93-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries. Both drivers were injured but not ejected. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 GMC SUV traveling east and a 2012 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound collided at the center front ends on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The 49-year-old male SUV driver sustained a concussion and head injury. The 93-year-old female sedan driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Turning SUV▸A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
A 602Addabbo 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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.
A 602Addabbo 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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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 602Addabbo 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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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 602Gianaris 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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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 602Gianaris 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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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 602Hevesi 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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
-
MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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 602Rajkumar 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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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
Bus Rear-Ends Motorcycle in Queens Crash▸A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A bus struck a motorcycle from behind on 69th Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The bus was making a right turn. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 69th Street in Queens made a right turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight ahead. The bus hit the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.
Two Sedans Collide on Metropolitan Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
-
MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue. One driver made an improper turn. The other was going straight. The female driver who turned suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles hit front and side. The crash left one injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue near Flushing Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead. The other was making a right turn improperly. The female driver making the turn was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The male driver going straight was licensed and had three occupants in his vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike on 69 Street Queens▸A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A sedan turning left struck an e-bike going straight on 69 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper took damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and bruised.
According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep sedan was making a left turn on 69 Street in Queens when it collided with an e-bike traveling south straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors are specified. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, but no helmet use is noted as a contributing factor.
Gianaris Criticizes Lieber for Harmful MTA Fare Hikes▸MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
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MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
MTA Chair Janno Lieber told lawmakers the agency needs $350 million yearly to avoid fare hikes. Legislators pushed back. They called for taxing the wealthy, not straphangers. The fight centers on who pays for transit. Riders wait. The stakes are high.
On February 6, 2023, during a legislative hearing on MTA funding and fare policy, MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency needs $350 million more each year to prevent subway and bus fare hikes. The hearing, part of the state budget process, saw Lieber defend Governor Hochul’s proposed 5.5-percent fare increase as a return to regular hikes paused during the pandemic. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and colleagues pushed the 'Fix the MTA' package to freeze fares, boost service, and make buses free. Mamdani argued, 'It is simply not acceptable to put the cost of a basic public good on the backs of working class New Yorkers.' Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris criticized Lieber for insisting on fare hikes while dismissing other budget solutions. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas opposed making her constituents pay more. Lieber expressed concern about free buses, preferring targeted affordability programs. The hearing highlighted a sharp divide: lawmakers want to protect riders; the MTA wants stable funding. No direct safety impact for vulnerable road users was assessed.
- MTA Could Nix Fare Hikes with Just $350M More Per Year, Lieber Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-06
Distracted Audi SUV Crash Injures Teen Passenger▸An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.
An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.
Sedans Crash at Unsafe Speeds on Linden Street▸Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
Two sedans slammed together on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers sped straight ahead. The woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head and suffered whiplash. Police blamed unsafe speed and distraction.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they crashed. The female driver, age 25, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact struck the left front bumper of her sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. Both cars took heavy front-end damage.
Passenger Injured in Queens Side-Impact Crash▸A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.
A 602Hevesi 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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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
A 602Rajkumar 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
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