Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB8?
Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Action Before Another Life is Lost
Queens CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
A cyclist, age 20, killed on 164th Street. A 21-year-old passenger, dead on 73rd Avenue. A 73-year-old driver, gone on the Long Island Expressway. Three deaths in the last year. Eight more left with serious injuries. In the same twelve months, 793 people hurt in 1,204 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do. NYC Open Data
The Pattern That Won’t Break
Cars, SUVs, and trucks do most of the damage. In three years, they killed two, left nine with serious injuries, and caused more than a hundred moderate injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but their toll is a fraction. The street is a machine, and the machine is hungry.
Pedestrians and cyclists are not safe. A bus hit a cyclist on Union Turnpike this May. A sedan crushed a moped rider on Hillside Avenue in March. A distracted driver struck an infant in February. The details change. The outcome does not.
Leadership: Promises and Pauses
Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They point to new speed limits, intersection redesigns, and more cameras. But the pace is slow. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras catch speeders, but Albany lets the law expire and renew, expire and renew. Each delay is a risk. Each risk is a life.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made possible by policy. Residents can call their council member. They can demand a 20 mph limit. They can push for more cameras, more street redesigns, more urgency. The machine does not stop itself. Someone must pull the brake.
Act now. Call your local leaders. Demand safer speeds, more cameras, and streets built for people, not cars. Do not wait for another name to join the list. Take action now.
Citations
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District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 24
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB8 Queens Community Board 8 sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 25, SD 16.
It contains Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 8
Int 0037-2024Gennaro co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
SUV and Sedan Collide on Parsons Boulevard▸Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.
Weprin Opposes Misguided Congestion Pricing Toll Plan▸Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.
On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.
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18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-02-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway▸Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
- File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08
SUV and Sedan Collide on Parsons Boulevard▸Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.
Weprin Opposes Misguided Congestion Pricing Toll Plan▸Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.
On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.
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18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-02-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway▸Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.
Weprin Opposes Misguided Congestion Pricing Toll Plan▸Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.
On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.
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18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-02-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway▸Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.
Weprin Opposes Misguided Congestion Pricing Toll Plan▸Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.
On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.
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18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-02-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway▸Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Eighteen lawmakers, including Joseph Borelli, sued to stop New York’s $15 congestion pricing. They claim the toll shifts pollution, burdens drivers, and fails communities with poor transit. The MTA defends the plan, saying it funds safer, less crowded streets.
On February 4, 2024, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined seventeen other lawmakers in a federal lawsuit to block New York City’s $15 congestion pricing toll for Midtown Manhattan. The suit, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, argues the toll 'is a detriment to those that will be affected by this toll, environmentally and financially,' and claims it will shift traffic and pollution to other neighborhoods. Other plaintiffs include State Senators James Skoufis, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Iwen Chu, Monica Martinez, and Assemblymembers Aileen Gunther, Jamie Williams, and David Weprin. The MTA, backed by Governor Hochul, says the toll will raise $1 billion yearly for transit upgrades, promising safer, less congested streets and better transit for the majority who rely on public transportation. The case highlights the political and environmental battle over how to fund and shape New York’s streets.
- 18 NY lawmakers join suit to block $15 congestion toll, nypost.com, Published 2024-02-04
Chain-Reaction Crash Hammers Grand Central Parkway▸Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Sedans and SUVs slammed together in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers followed too close. A 20-year-old man at the wheel took an elbow scrape. Metal and glass bore the brunt.
According to the police report, multiple vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping, were struck in a chain-reaction crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the sole contributing factor, repeated for each vehicle. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with damage focused on the center front and back ends of vehicles. The report makes clear: driver failure to maintain distance caused the pileup.
SUVs Collide Head-On at 72 Road Queens▸Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.
SUV Driver Injured in Queens Side Collision▸A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
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Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.
Unlicensed Driver Backs SUV Into Another Vehicle▸An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Stavisky votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle on Goethals Avenue▸A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.
Sedan Turning Left Hits Moped Going Straight▸A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.
Aggressive Driving Causes Queens Sedan Collision▸Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
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Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Union Turnpike Queens▸A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
- The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-24
David Weprin Supports Misguided Lawsuit Against Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
-
Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
A third lawsuit strikes at the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. David Weprin and conservative lawmakers claim the review was weak. They want the toll halted. The MTA stands firm. Transit advocates call the suit a distraction. The fight delays safer, quieter streets.
On January 18, 2024, Assemblymember David Weprin and the City Council’s Common Sense Caucus filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan. The case, filed in Manhattan, challenges the environmental review process and seeks to block the $15 daily toll for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The lawsuit claims, 'the city, state, and federal government did not do the proper review to protect citizens.' Council Member Bob Holden called the charge 'insane.' The MTA defends its review and says delays threaten $15 billion in transit upgrades. Transit advocates say the lawsuit is frivolous and congestion pricing’s benefits are clear. The case puts the program’s timeline—and safer streets for vulnerable road users—at risk.
- Congestion pricing | MTA hit with third lawsuit from conservative group seeking to stop Manhattan toll plan, amny.com, Published 2024-01-18
Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Traffic and Pollution▸Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Lower East Side residents and Councilman Holden sued to block the $15 congestion toll. They claim it will push traffic to the FDR, worsen air, and hurt businesses. The MTA defends the plan, citing traffic relief and transit funding.
On January 17, 2024, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) joined a lawsuit challenging the MTA’s $15 congestion pricing policy. The legal action, filed by Lower East Side residents, business owners, and elected officials, claims the toll will create a traffic nightmare and worsen pollution by diverting cars to the FDR Drive. The suit argues the MTA and federal government failed to conduct an adequate environmental review and did not consider impacts on local businesses or vulnerable residents. The matter summary reads: 'Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare.' Holden’s involvement signals council opposition. The MTA maintains the program, approved in 2019, will cut congestion and fund transit upgrades. No independent safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare, nypost.com, Published 2024-01-17
Distracted Driving Injures Woman on Grand Central▸Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.
Two sedans smashed left front bumpers on Grand Central Parkway. A 63-year-old woman suffered whole-body trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. The crash shows the cost of distraction behind the wheel.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided at their left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 8:50 p.m. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before impact. No contributing factors related to the injured woman's actions were listed in the report.