About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 35
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 223
▸ Contusion/Bruise 190
▸ Abrasion 109
▸ Pain/Nausea 66
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 413
- 2010 Ford Sedan (MVC2530) – 153 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Me/Be Utility Vehicle (Y33PVC) – 134 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2021 Me/Be Spor (9GM3735) – 114 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 Gray Me/Be Sedan (LXJ6043) – 106 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB13: Two bikes hit, one rider killed, and a ledger that won’t stop growing
Queens CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
On Oct 10, a driver backing a Toyota sedan hit a 30‑year‑old man on an e‑bike on 260 Street; he was injured in the chest and stayed conscious according to city crash data.
They keep coming. Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens CB13 has seen 35 people killed and 6,435 injured in 9,782 crashes in city records.
This Month
- Oct 10: a driver backing a sedan hit a man on an e‑bike on 260 Street; the rider was injured city data.
- Sep 22: at 115 Ave and 227 St, a driver in a Honda sedan hit a 36‑year‑old man on an e‑bike; he died at the scene police data.
Where the pain concentrates
Belt Parkway and Cross Island Parkway lead the toll here, with Belt showing 4 deaths and 488 injuries, and Cross Island showing 5 deaths and 634 injuries in the data. South Conduit Avenue also stands out, with 1 death and 269 injuries same source.
Police reports point again and again to driver inattention and failure to yield in local crashes, with dozens of injuries tied to those behaviors in this board area city dataset.
Nights take their share. The death count peaks around 6 AM (six deaths) and again near 8 PM (five deaths) in this geography police data.
People walking and biking are exposed
People on foot account for 11 deaths and 604 injuries here since 2022; people on bikes account for 2 deaths and 151 injuries city records. For people walking, drivers in SUVs are linked in the data to the largest share of harm: 6 pedestrian deaths and 258 injuries NYC Open Data.
On Jan 31, 2025, a New Jersey‑registered box‑truck driver making a left at Hillside Ave and 212 St hit a 29‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention. He died city crash file.
Leaders say they want safer streets. The record is mixed.
“The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short of meeting the needs of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said, calling it confusing and dangerous for neighbors in Queens and Brooklyn Streetsblog.
Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks‑Powers has pressed DOT: “DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results” Streetsblog.
Albany’s camera program is in place. State lawmakers voted to extend school speed zones and automated enforcement; local representatives including Senator Leroy Comrie and Senator James Sanders voted yes, and Assembly Member Clyde Vanel voted yes as well legislative records. The city still must slow cars on the ground.
Stop the repeat harm
One lever sits in Albany: the speed‑limiter bill. Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee; the measure would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders. In the Assembly, Clyde Vanel co‑sponsors the matching bill A 2299 bill files.
Local fixes are plain. Hardened lefts and daylighting at high‑injury spots like Belt Parkway access points and South Conduit. Leading pedestrian intervals and protected bike lanes across the board area. Focused night and early‑morning enforcement where deaths spike. The data supports them NYC Open Data.
Lower speeds save lives. Pass the speed‑limiter bill. Push the city to set safer speeds and build the protections that force drivers to slow. Act now: take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been hurt or killed in Queens CB13 since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What can local officials do right now?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22
- File S 8344 (school speed zones) — votes, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-13
- File S 4045 (Stop Super Speeders Act), Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299 (Stop Super Speeders Act), Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
District 33
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams
District 27
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB13 Queens Community Board 13 sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14.
It contains Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 13
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Four Sedans Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 20 - Four sedans crashed eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. A 35-year-old male passenger suffered chest trauma and whiplash. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Four sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, "a 35-year-old male passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash." He was conscious and not ejected. He was seated in the middle front seat and wore a lap belt. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The report shows heavy front and rear impact across multiple vehicles. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not name driver errors. Vehicle records list drivers as licensed. All four sedans were traveling straight ahead with impacts at center front and center back ends.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸Jul 20 - The driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. The truck driver was found unconscious and injured. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants.
According to the police report, the driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. One man — the truck driver, age 29 — was injured and found unconscious. The truck was traveling west; the sedan was parked. Impact was the truck’s left front bumper to the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police recorded "Illnes" as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors and does not cite helmet or signal issues. The parked sedan carried no occupants at the time of impact.
19
SUV and Sedan Collide on 115 Ave▸Jul 19 - The drivers of an SUV and a sedan collided while heading west on 115 Ave in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 27-year-old woman driver was injured, reporting shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash.
The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan were both traveling west on 115 Ave in Queens when their vehicles collided. "According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor." A 27-year-old woman, the SUV driver, was injured; police listed shoulder and upper-arm injury and a complaint of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle records show the sedan had left-front-bumper impact and the SUV had a right-front-quarter-panel impact. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan carried one. The SUV driver held a New York permit.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
18
Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 20 - Four sedans crashed eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. A 35-year-old male passenger suffered chest trauma and whiplash. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Four sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, "a 35-year-old male passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash." He was conscious and not ejected. He was seated in the middle front seat and wore a lap belt. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The report shows heavy front and rear impact across multiple vehicles. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and did not name driver errors. Vehicle records list drivers as licensed. All four sedans were traveling straight ahead with impacts at center front and center back ends.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸Jul 20 - The driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. The truck driver was found unconscious and injured. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants.
According to the police report, the driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. One man — the truck driver, age 29 — was injured and found unconscious. The truck was traveling west; the sedan was parked. Impact was the truck’s left front bumper to the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police recorded "Illnes" as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors and does not cite helmet or signal issues. The parked sedan carried no occupants at the time of impact.
19
SUV and Sedan Collide on 115 Ave▸Jul 19 - The drivers of an SUV and a sedan collided while heading west on 115 Ave in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 27-year-old woman driver was injured, reporting shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash.
The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan were both traveling west on 115 Ave in Queens when their vehicles collided. "According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor." A 27-year-old woman, the SUV driver, was injured; police listed shoulder and upper-arm injury and a complaint of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle records show the sedan had left-front-bumper impact and the SUV had a right-front-quarter-panel impact. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan carried one. The SUV driver held a New York permit.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
18
Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 20 - The driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. The truck driver was found unconscious and injured. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants.
According to the police report, the driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. One man — the truck driver, age 29 — was injured and found unconscious. The truck was traveling west; the sedan was parked. Impact was the truck’s left front bumper to the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police recorded "Illnes" as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors and does not cite helmet or signal issues. The parked sedan carried no occupants at the time of impact.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 115 Ave▸Jul 19 - The drivers of an SUV and a sedan collided while heading west on 115 Ave in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 27-year-old woman driver was injured, reporting shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash.
The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan were both traveling west on 115 Ave in Queens when their vehicles collided. "According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor." A 27-year-old woman, the SUV driver, was injured; police listed shoulder and upper-arm injury and a complaint of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle records show the sedan had left-front-bumper impact and the SUV had a right-front-quarter-panel impact. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan carried one. The SUV driver held a New York permit.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
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Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 19 - The drivers of an SUV and a sedan collided while heading west on 115 Ave in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 27-year-old woman driver was injured, reporting shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash.
The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan were both traveling west on 115 Ave in Queens when their vehicles collided. "According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor." A 27-year-old woman, the SUV driver, was injured; police listed shoulder and upper-arm injury and a complaint of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle records show the sedan had left-front-bumper impact and the SUV had a right-front-quarter-panel impact. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan carried one. The SUV driver held a New York permit.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
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Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
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Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
18
Sedan Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle Rider▸Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 18 - A sedan driver changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm. Police listed driver inattention and improper lane use.
The driver of a sedan changed lanes and hit a motorcycle on the Cross Island Parkway. The 33-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured upper arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. Police records show the sedan was changing lanes and the motorcycle was going straight when the center fronts of both vehicles collided. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt and the sedan sustained right front bumper damage.
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Bus Lane Exemption▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulette Double Parking In Bus Lanes▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
5
Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Linda Lee Backs Misguided Ambulettes Bus Lane Exemption And Double Parking▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
9
Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
6
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
6
SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
5
Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Streets narrow. Danger grows for walkers and riders. Vulnerable users pay the price.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Member Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' Lee sponsored the measure, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers board and deboard. No safety review was provided. The move risks more blocked lanes and sightlines, putting pedestrians and cyclists in harm’s way.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bike at 112 Ave and 221 St in Queens. The boy was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper-arm abrasion. SUV driver was reported uninjured. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of an SUV struck a 14-year-old bicyclist at 112th Avenue and 221st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and left semiconscious with an upper arm abrasion. The SUV sustained damage to its right-side doors. Vehicle records show the SUV was traveling west and the bicyclist was making a left turn heading south before the impact. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the collision and listed the cyclist’s contributing factors as "Unspecified" as well. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
- Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08
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E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Collision on 248 Street▸Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 6 - E-bike rider thrown from bike after crash with SUV on 248 Street and Memphis Ave. Man, 33, suffers leg injury. No damage reported to vehicles. Police list cause as unspecified.
An e-bike and a station wagon or SUV collided at 248 Street and Memphis Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. According to the police report, both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not identify any driver errors or specific causes for the crash. The SUV had no listed occupants at the time of the incident.
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SUV Backs Into Oncoming SUV On 116 Ave▸Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.
Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.
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Unsafe Lane Change Kills Rear Passenger on Parkway▸Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 5 - Sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. Unsafe lane change. One rear passenger killed. Three others injured. Metal and glass. Sudden violence. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
Two sedans crashed on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the cause was 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' One rear passenger, a 76-year-old woman, was killed. Three others, including a 44-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to the neck, chest, and arm. The crash left metal twisted and lives changed. Driver error—unsafe lane change—was the sole contributing factor listed in the report. The system failed to shield passengers from deadly risk.
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Motorcycle Ejection After Sedan Ignores Signal▸Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.
Jul 5 - A sedan turned left on Brookville Blvd, disregarding traffic control. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, suffering a head injury. Metal, flesh, and error met at the intersection.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Brookville Blvd and 135 Ave in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a left turn; the motorcycle was going straight. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash. The sedan had two occupants; the motorcycle had one. No pedestrians were involved.