Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Staten Island CB1?
Staten Island Bleeds While Lawmakers Look Away
Staten Island CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 5, 2025
Blood on the Streets: The Latest Toll
Just last month, a 16-year-old riding an e-scooter was killed at Jewett and College Avenue. His name was Nacere Ellis. He died from head trauma after colliding with a Hyundai Tucson. The driver stayed at the scene. No arrests. No answers. The Brooklyn Paper reported the NYPD is still investigating.
A week later, a 13-year-old boy on a moped collided with an MTA bus on Castleton Avenue. It was 1 a.m. He left the street in critical condition, a head injury sending him to Richmond University Medical Center. The bus driver and passengers walked away. ABC7 wrote nothing about what led up to the crash. Only the boy’s fate made the news.
Since 2022, 18 people have died in crashes here. 30 more suffered serious injuries. Children, elders, workers. The numbers keep rising. The pain does not fade.
Who Pays the Price?
The dead and injured are not numbers. They are neighbors. In the last 12 months alone, 5 people died and 13 were seriously hurt. Children under 18 made up about one in eight of the injured. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage—5 deaths and 3 serious injuries—but trucks, buses, motorcycles, and bikes all left their mark. NYC Open Data
Leadership: Action or Excuse?
The silence from local leaders is loud. Senator Andrew Lanza voted no on a bill to curb repeat speeders, a measure that could have forced the most dangerous drivers to slow down. He voted no even as the bodies piled up. Assembly Member Charles Fall voted yes to extend school speed zones, a small step for child safety. He did his part. Others, like Sam Pirozzolo, dismissed speed cameras as a burden, not a lifesaver. He voted no.
When the NYPD cracked down on cyclists, they handed out nearly 6,000 criminal summonses for minor violations. “This is a war on people just for riding a bike,” said Charlie Baker with Transportation Alternatives. The law hits the vulnerable hardest. The drivers keep driving.
The Next Step Is Yours
Every day of delay means another family shattered. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real penalties for repeat speeders. Demand streets that put people first. The dead cannot speak. The living must not stay silent.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Staten Island CB1 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Staten Island CB1?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Staten Island CB1?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- NYPD Targets Cyclists With Ticket Surge, ABC7, Published 2025-07-23
- DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17
Other Representatives
District 61
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 49
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-556-7370
250 Broadway, Suite 1813, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6972
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB1 Staten Island Community Board 1 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, District 49, AD 61, SD 24.
It contains St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner'S Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Snug Harbor.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 1
Distracted Driver Injures 92-Year-Old on Staten Island▸A 92-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a Staten Island crash. Two sedans collided on Broadway at 11 a.m. Driver inattention caused the impact. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 11 a.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and left front bumper respectively. The 92-year-old female driver, an occupant of one vehicle, sustained chest injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The elderly driver’s injuries and the collision resulted directly from the distracted driving error, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.
Sedan Strikes Driver on Staten Island Street▸A sedan traveling south on Broad Street struck a 24-year-old male driver in Staten Island. The driver, uninjured but in shock, was not wearing safety equipment. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper after being parked prior to the crash.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Broad Street, Staten Island, at 14:45. The vehicle involved was a 2008 Toyota sedan traveling south. The sedan had been parked before the crash and struck the driver with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries, with an injury severity rating of 3 and was reported to be in shock. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or victim behaviors as factors in the crash. The impact and resulting shock highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements even from parked positions.
Fall Critiques Reduced Congestion Toll Safety Benefits▸Governor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.
On November 8, 2024, Governor Hochul proposed lowering New York City’s congestion pricing toll from $15 to $9. The plan, a policy proposal to adjust congestion pricing, comes as officials rush to implement it before a new presidential administration can intervene. The original $15 toll, crafted by the Traffic Mobility Review Board and approved by the MTA Board, promised strong traffic reduction and included credits and caps. The $9 version, previously reviewed in environmental assessments, may lack those protections. Economist Charles Komanoff warns, 'You lose other benefits. Most noticeably, you don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes urges swift action, saying, 'The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now.' The lower toll is projected to improve traffic speeds by only 6.4 percent, far less than the 17 percent expected from the original plan. With less traffic reduction, streets remain dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-08
SUV Strikes Sedan Making Left Turn on Staten Island▸A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Charles Fall Backs Safety Boosting Advanced Clean Trucks Standard▸Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
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Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
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Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A 92-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a Staten Island crash. Two sedans collided on Broadway at 11 a.m. Driver inattention caused the impact. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Forest Avenue in Staten Island at 11 a.m. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and left front bumper respectively. The 92-year-old female driver, an occupant of one vehicle, sustained chest injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The elderly driver’s injuries and the collision resulted directly from the distracted driving error, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.
Sedan Strikes Driver on Staten Island Street▸A sedan traveling south on Broad Street struck a 24-year-old male driver in Staten Island. The driver, uninjured but in shock, was not wearing safety equipment. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper after being parked prior to the crash.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Broad Street, Staten Island, at 14:45. The vehicle involved was a 2008 Toyota sedan traveling south. The sedan had been parked before the crash and struck the driver with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries, with an injury severity rating of 3 and was reported to be in shock. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or victim behaviors as factors in the crash. The impact and resulting shock highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements even from parked positions.
Fall Critiques Reduced Congestion Toll Safety Benefits▸Governor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.
On November 8, 2024, Governor Hochul proposed lowering New York City’s congestion pricing toll from $15 to $9. The plan, a policy proposal to adjust congestion pricing, comes as officials rush to implement it before a new presidential administration can intervene. The original $15 toll, crafted by the Traffic Mobility Review Board and approved by the MTA Board, promised strong traffic reduction and included credits and caps. The $9 version, previously reviewed in environmental assessments, may lack those protections. Economist Charles Komanoff warns, 'You lose other benefits. Most noticeably, you don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes urges swift action, saying, 'The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now.' The lower toll is projected to improve traffic speeds by only 6.4 percent, far less than the 17 percent expected from the original plan. With less traffic reduction, streets remain dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-08
SUV Strikes Sedan Making Left Turn on Staten Island▸A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Charles Fall Backs Safety Boosting Advanced Clean Trucks Standard▸Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
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Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
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Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A sedan traveling south on Broad Street struck a 24-year-old male driver in Staten Island. The driver, uninjured but in shock, was not wearing safety equipment. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper after being parked prior to the crash.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Broad Street, Staten Island, at 14:45. The vehicle involved was a 2008 Toyota sedan traveling south. The sedan had been parked before the crash and struck the driver with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries, with an injury severity rating of 3 and was reported to be in shock. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or victim behaviors as factors in the crash. The impact and resulting shock highlight the dangers posed by vehicle movements even from parked positions.
Fall Critiques Reduced Congestion Toll Safety Benefits▸Governor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.
On November 8, 2024, Governor Hochul proposed lowering New York City’s congestion pricing toll from $15 to $9. The plan, a policy proposal to adjust congestion pricing, comes as officials rush to implement it before a new presidential administration can intervene. The original $15 toll, crafted by the Traffic Mobility Review Board and approved by the MTA Board, promised strong traffic reduction and included credits and caps. The $9 version, previously reviewed in environmental assessments, may lack those protections. Economist Charles Komanoff warns, 'You lose other benefits. Most noticeably, you don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes urges swift action, saying, 'The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now.' The lower toll is projected to improve traffic speeds by only 6.4 percent, far less than the 17 percent expected from the original plan. With less traffic reduction, streets remain dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-08
SUV Strikes Sedan Making Left Turn on Staten Island▸A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Charles Fall Backs Safety Boosting Advanced Clean Trucks Standard▸Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
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Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
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Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
Governor Hochul slashes NYC’s congestion toll to $9. The move aims to beat a federal block but guts traffic reduction. Streets will see less relief. The plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed. The city trades speed and safety for political timing.
On November 8, 2024, Governor Hochul proposed lowering New York City’s congestion pricing toll from $15 to $9. The plan, a policy proposal to adjust congestion pricing, comes as officials rush to implement it before a new presidential administration can intervene. The original $15 toll, crafted by the Traffic Mobility Review Board and approved by the MTA Board, promised strong traffic reduction and included credits and caps. The $9 version, previously reviewed in environmental assessments, may lack those protections. Economist Charles Komanoff warns, 'You lose other benefits. Most noticeably, you don’t get the immediate traffic speed gain that a $15 toll would give.' State Senator Andrew Gounardes urges swift action, saying, 'The time to commit to better public transit, less traffic and cleaner air is now.' The lower toll is projected to improve traffic speeds by only 6.4 percent, far less than the 17 percent expected from the original plan. With less traffic reduction, streets remain dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-08
SUV Strikes Sedan Making Left Turn on Staten Island▸A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Charles Fall Backs Safety Boosting Advanced Clean Trucks Standard▸Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
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Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A Staten Island crash injured a 21-year-old sedan driver after an SUV collided with the vehicle’s right side. The impact caused bodily injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Street near Hannah Street in Staten Island at 3:43 p.m. involving a 2016 sedan and a 2021 SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male, was making a left turn when the SUV traveling eastbound struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver of the sedan was injured with bodily trauma affecting the entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right side and front end respectively. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Charles Fall Backs Safety Boosting Advanced Clean Trucks Standard▸Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
-
Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
Diesel trucks choke New York streets. Pollution hits hardest in poor, Black, and Hispanic neighborhoods. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule promises cleaner air and fewer deaths. Industry fights back. Governor Hochul faces a choice: protect lives or bow to polluters.
This opinion, published November 6, 2024, urges Governor Hochul to uphold New York’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus standard. The piece warns, 'Delaying the implementation of any clean truck rule will likely result in the state losing hundreds of millions in health benefits and lead to additional air pollution-caused deaths.' The ACT, adopted in 2021, sets electric truck sales targets to cut deadly diesel pollution. The statement highlights the disproportionate harm to low-income communities of color, especially in the South Bronx, where truck exhaust drives high asthma rates. The author calls on Hochul to resist fossil fuel industry pressure and keep life-saving rules on track, stressing that clean truck standards are both feasible and vital for public health.
- Opinion: Clean Trucks Will Save Lives — If Gov. Hochul Stays the Course, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-06
E-Bike Driver Ejected, Severely Hurt on Richmond Ter▸E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
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Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
E-bike driver lost control on Richmond Terrace. He was ejected, left with broken bones in his leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other vehicles or people involved.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Richmond Terrace crashed at 21:39. He was unlicensed and riding inattentively and distracted, as listed twice in the report. The crash ejected him from the e-bike. He suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s center front end took the impact. The driver was conscious but badly hurt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the main causes. No other contributing factors are listed.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Forest Ave▸A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
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Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A sedan traveling east struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Forest Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after impact. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way at an intersection.
According to the police report, a 2005 Audi sedan traveling east on Forest Avenue collided with a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
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Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
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Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A 56-year-old woman was injured at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on N Gannon Ave with the crossing signal when she was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling northeast. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain attention. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and the vehicle was initially parked before the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV on Lester St▸A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on Lester Street in Staten Island. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection while the SUV was traveling north. The driver held only a permit license at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Lester Street in Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the Jeep, which was stopped in traffic prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3 and was conscious with abrasions. The driver of the Jeep held a permit license from New Jersey. The report does not list specific contributing factors but notes the pedestrian’s actions as unspecified. No other driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Forest Ave▸SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
SUV backed up on Forest Avenue. Struck a 71-year-old man outside the intersection. He suffered a head contusion. Driver’s view was blocked. Obstructed sightlines led to injury.
According to the police report, at 17:02 a licensed female driver reversed her SUV northbound on Forest Avenue and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered a moderate head contusion. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s visibility was impaired during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger of obstructed sightlines when drivers reverse, especially for older pedestrians outside intersections.
Fall Condemns Dangerous Intersection Design and City Neglect▸A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
-
Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A 13-year-old girl died after an SUV struck her at W. 110th and Manhattan. She was walking to catch a bus for her birthday. The driver stayed. No arrest. The intersection is wide, with poor sight lines. Advocates blame city inaction.
""This intersection was designed to be dangerous, and it's time for the city to prioritize New Yorkers instead of falling even further behind on the daylighting promises it made when another child was killed only a year ago."" -- Charles Fall
On November 4, 2024, a fatal crash claimed the life of 13-year-old Niyell McCrorey at W. 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a dangerous intersection: wide, two-way, with cars parked to the corner and no daylighting. Transportation Alternatives, represented by Philip Miatkowski, condemned the city for failing to deliver promised safety upgrades, stating, "This intersection was designed to be dangerous." Niyell is the 15th child killed by drivers this year, the second-highest toll since Vision Zero began. Advocates demand urgent action to protect vulnerable pedestrians and end the city's deadly neglect.
- Slaughter of the Innocents: SUV Driver Kills Upper West Side Teen, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-04
Fall Criticizes Harmful Outdoor Dining Structure Removal Policy▸Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
-
Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
Roadside dining sheds fall. Cars reclaim the curb. Restaurants balk at new rules, costs, and storage. Streets once alive with people now serve as free parking. The city’s new code ends a brief era of public space for people.
On November 4, 2024, New York City enforced new outdoor dining regulations, requiring restaurants to remove pandemic-era dining sheds unless they met updated design standards. The measure, shaped by a Council law passed last year, forced all businesses to clear curbside setups by November 29. The Department of Transportation banned enclosed structures, allowing only temporary, open designs. As the city’s Dining Out NYC program shifts to seasonal operation, many owners, like John Kastanis of Casita and Jerry Hsu of Alimama Tea, chose to dismantle their sheds early, citing high fees and storage hurdles. Fred Kent, co-founder of the Placemaking Fund, lamented, “We’ve lost a whole era that could have been evolved into something far more significant for neighborhood main streets to thrive.” The curb returns to cars, erasing space once claimed by pedestrians and diners.
- Parking? Lots! Outdoor Dining Structures Are Coming Down Across the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-04
2SUV Strikes Stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace▸A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A moving SUV slammed into a stopped SUV on Richmond Terrace. A 64-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger suffered abdominal injuries and whiplash. Both were hurt in the rear-ended vehicle.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling east on Richmond Terrace struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Hyundai SUV at 18:20 in Staten Island. The Hyundai carried a 64-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old female passenger. Both sustained abdomen-pelvis injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The Hyundai was stopped in traffic; the Toyota was going straight ahead. The impact came from the Toyota's front end hitting the Hyundai's rear. The crash resulted from the moving SUV rear-ending the stopped vehicle, causing injuries to both occupants.
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured at Intersection▸A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A 14-year-old girl suffered a shoulder contusion after being struck by a sedan at an intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic before impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haughwout Ave and Jewett Ave around 2:50 PM. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east, occupied by a licensed male driver. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were marked as 'Does Not Apply,' and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian on Haughwout Ave▸A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing Haughwout Avenue. She suffered a shoulder bruise but stayed conscious. Police list only unspecified factors. No driver errors named. The street remains dangerous for walkers.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing at Haughwout Avenue and Jewett Avenue in Staten Island. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its center front end. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and driving straight. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when police do not cite driver fault.
2Distracted Sedan Drivers Injure Two Passengers▸Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
Two sedans crashed on Castleton Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. A man suffered facial bruises. A woman took whiplash to her leg. Both survived. The street bore the scars of inattention.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:30 PM on Castleton Avenue, Staten Island. One driver was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. The crash struck the center front of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers were hurt: a 21-year-old man with facial contusions and a 27-year-old woman with whiplash to her knee and lower leg. The man’s airbag deployed. The woman had no safety equipment. Both were not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers.
SUVs Crash on N Gannon Ave; Driver Hurt▸Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
-
MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
Two SUVs collided on N Gannon Ave. Metal slammed metal. A 24-year-old woman suffered a back bruise. Police blame driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.
According to the police report, two Ford SUVs crashed on N Gannon Ave near Woolley Ave. Both vehicles traveled west when they struck each other, one at the left front quarter, the other at the right front bumper. A 24-year-old female driver was injured with a back contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause for both drivers. No other factors were cited. This crash shows how distraction behind the wheel leads to injury, even for those inside vehicles.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting IBX Tunnel Option▸MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
-
Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
-
DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
MTA scraps its plan to run the Interborough Express on city streets. Instead, it will study tunneling under All Faiths Cemetery. Advocates cheer. The move keeps trains off dangerous roads. The future of the project hangs on funding.
On October 30, 2024, the MTA announced it will abandon the street-running segment of the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project. The agency now plans to study a tunnel under All Faiths Cemetery at Metropolitan Avenue. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer said, "We're looking at a tunnel at Metropolitan Avenue, which will allow us to avoid street running to make the [Interborough Express] faster and more reliable." Transit advocates, including Blair Lorenzo of the Effective Transit Alliance, praised the decision, calling it a win for speed and reliability. The MTA will assess expanding the existing freight tunnel or building a new one. The engineering and environmental review will take about two years. Funding for the IBX remains uncertain, as MTA CEO Janno Lieber warned that expansion projects could be at risk if the 2025-2029 capital plan falls short. The move removes a threat to vulnerable road users by keeping trains off city streets.
- Tunnel Vision! MTA Abandons Flawed Plan To Run IBX Partly on Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-30
Fall Opposes Slow Pace of DOT Smart Curbs Pilot▸DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
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DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
DOT’s Smart Curbs pilot drags its feet. Free parking remains king. Promised microhubs for deliveries delayed. Only a sliver of free spaces become paid. Advocates call the effort timid. The city leaves most curb space untouched. Vulnerable users wait.
The Department of Transportation’s Smart Curbs pilot, updated October 29, 2024, aims to convert free parking to paid meters and add delivery microhubs on the Upper West Side. The plan, first proposed in June, promised about 200 new metered spots and 27 loading zones, but only 175 free spaces—one-tenth of the area’s 1,700—will be removed. Microhubs, meant to reduce double-parking and delivery chaos, are delayed until next year. DOT spokespersons Vin Barone and Mona Bruno confirmed most changes are just reassignments, not true removals of free parking. Carl Mahaney of StreetopiaUWS called the slow pace disappointing: “We’ve been super eager to see these changes, see what their impact is and start measuring and observing, so it’s a little disappointing.” Parking expert Donald Shoup urged the city to reinvest meter revenue locally, but DOT declined. The pilot leaves most curb space for cars, not people. Vulnerable road users see little relief.
- DOT’s Upper West Side ‘Smart Curbs’ Struggles to Claw Back Free Parking, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-29
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Queens IBX Tunnel Plan▸The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
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MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project,
amny.com,
Published 2024-10-29
The MTA will tunnel the IBX light rail under All Faiths Cemetery, dropping a street-running plan. Council Member Holden, once opposed, now backs the project. The move keeps trams off busy roads, sparing pedestrians and cyclists from new risks.
On October 29, 2024, the MTA announced it will route the Interborough Express (IBX) through a tunnel beneath All Faiths Cemetery in Queens, abandoning a previous plan to run trams on local streets. The project, covered in committee and public statements, is described as 'transformative for so many New Yorkers.' Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30), who represents the area, had threatened to oppose the IBX if it included street-running. After the MTA’s shift to tunneling, Holden stated, 'Addressing the biggest issue by forgoing light rail on 69th Street is crucial to earning our support.' The plan eliminates a dangerous section where trams would have mixed with cars, reducing exposure for pedestrians and cyclists. The MTA has issued a request for proposals to design the line and guide it through federal review. The $5.5 billion project’s funding remains uncertain, but the tunnel plan removes a major safety concern for vulnerable road users.
- MTA looking to dig tunnel underneath Queens cemetery for IBX light rail project, amny.com, Published 2024-10-29