Another Body, Same Street—How Many More Before Feliz Acts?

Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.

• File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

A 35-year-old man on a southbound e-bike struck a sedan’s left side on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street. Crushed pelvis. No helmet. The street swallowed the sound. The car’s front crumpled. He died where he fell.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding a southbound e-bike collided with the left side of a sedan on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street in the Bronx at 19:38. The report states the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no protective equipment. The impact crushed his pelvis, resulting in his death at the scene. The sedan’s front end was also heavily damaged. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash, highlighting a critical driver error that led to the fatal collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control, which proved deadly for the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Four cars tangled at speed on Bronx River Parkway. One sedan flipped. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old woman in the front seat was crushed from the knees down. She stayed conscious as chaos reigned. Unsafe speed drove the violence. The system failed her.

A violent multi-car collision unfolded on Bronx River Parkway late at night, involving a taxi and three sedans. According to the police report, the crash occurred at high speed, with one vehicle overturning and several others sustaining heavy damage. The report states, 'Bronx River Parkway, northbound, late at night — a taxi and three sedans collided at speed. One flipped. A 56-year-old woman in the front seat was crushed from the knees down. She did not lose consciousness.' The only contributing factor listed by police is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive velocity in the crash. No victim behavior is cited as a factor. The collision left the front-seat passenger with severe crush injuries to her lower legs, highlighting the ongoing danger posed by unchecked speed on city parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.

A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.

A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.

A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman at Webster Avenue and East 184th Street. She lay bleeding, scalp torn, head wounded. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent after the crash. Blood marked the spot where she fell.

A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 184th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection. She lay conscious, blood running from her head, scalp torn. The car bore no damage. The street held the silence that follows impact.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the report. The vehicle, a sedan, showed no visible damage after the crash. The woman was injured while crossing at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.

A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan raced south on Boston Road. It hit a woman mid-street. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious but paralyzed. The driver fled. The street stayed quiet. Metal bent. Lives broke.

A sedan traveling south on Boston Road near East 178th Street struck a 33-year-old woman who was crossing mid-block. According to the police report, the car was moving at unsafe speed. The impact shattered the woman’s hip and left her paralyzed but conscious. The right side of the sedan crumpled. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old man died on Bronx River Parkway. He rode a moped at unsafe speed. Alcohol played a role. He struck headfirst, ejected, killed on the cold asphalt. No helmet. The night ended in silence and loss.

A deadly crash took place near Southern Boulevard on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a moped was killed after being ejected and striking headfirst. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes cited are speed and alcohol. The crash left the rider dead at the scene, with severe head injuries. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The tragedy unfolded in the early morning darkness, leaving a life lost to preventable danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford SUV turned right on East Fordham. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal hit flesh. The 21-year-old rider flew sideways, leg torn open. He landed unconscious in the street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark.

A Ford SUV made a right turn on East Fordham Road near East Kingsbridge Road. An e-scooter, driven by a 21-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the e-scooter, hitting the rider with its right front bumper. The impact left the e-scooter rider partially ejected and unconscious, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. The police report notes the rider’s license had never been granted. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and vulnerable road users are left exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck a sedan at speed on Boston Road. The rider, 54, flew off, no helmet. His leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The car barely scratched. The street fell silent.

A motorcycle collided with a sedan near 2221 Boston Road in the Bronx. The 54-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle hit a sedan at speed. The rider, 54, flew off. No helmet. Leg ripped open.' The crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed,' as listed in the contributing factors. The sedan sustained minimal damage. The rider was conscious at the scene. The report notes the absence of a helmet, but only after citing unsafe speed as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A flatbed truck struck a 69-year-old man on East Fordham Road. The left front bumper hit him. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under steel. The truck kept west. The city kept moving.

A 69-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling west on East Fordham Road struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A flatbed truck going west crushed a 69-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in a crosswalk. His body broke in the street. He died there, alone, under the weight of steel.' The victim, a pedestrian, suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were documented in the data. The man was not in a crosswalk at the time of the crash, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The truck was going straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passed Intro. 289. The bill forces DOT to map every bike lane and show disruptions. Cyclists will see closures, detours, and hazards in real time. No more guessing. No more dead ends. Riders get the same alerts drivers do. Streets get safer.

On August 3, 2023, the New York City Council passed Intro. 289, a bill requiring the Department of Transportation to create a searchable map of every city bike lane. The map must show disruptions, detours, hazards, and closures in real time. The bill summary states: 'Cyclists deserve the same attention and information already given to the city's drivers and transit riders in the form of notifications, updates, and well-marked detours.' Council Member Carlina Rivera sponsored the bill and led its passage. Rivera and Bike New York’s Jon Orcutt wrote, 'Disruption of any city bikeway requires public information, working detours and operational attention—not just an unheralded shut-down.' The law aims to end the chaos and danger of sudden bike lane closures, giving half a million daily riders the information they need to stay safe and keep moving.

• OPINION: A Cycling ‘Current Conditions’ Report Will Keep Biking New Yorkers Safe and Informed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03

MTA leaders press Mayor Adams to revive Fordham Road bus lane plans. Council Member Feliz stands opposed. Business groups resist. Eighty-five thousand daily riders face slow, crowded buses. City’s promise for safer, faster transit stalls. DOT offers compromise. Vulnerable commuters wait.

On July 20, 2023, the MTA called on Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support renewed bus lane expansion on Fordham Road. The city had canceled a planned busway after pushback from business owners and Council Member Oswald Feliz, who remains a vocal critic. MTA New York City Transit President Richard Davey said, "Our hope is that we DOT stays with us and we're implementing this, hopefully, later this year." MTA CEO Janno Lieber stressed, "We can't deemphasize and under-prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx and also Upper Manhattan who are trying to get east and west across this incredibly busy corridor." DOT spokesperson Vin Barone described a new proposal with dedicated curbside loading and minimal traffic diversions. The city’s earlier pledge for 20 new miles of bus lanes per year has not been met. Eighty-five thousand daily bus riders, many vulnerable, remain at risk on slow, crowded streets. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA’s ‘Hope’ for Eric Adams: ‘Stay With Us’ On Fordham Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-20

A sedan hit a moped on 3rd Avenue near East 175th. The rider flew off, head bleeding on the street. He lay semiconscious. The car’s front end crumpled. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street bore the cost.

A sedan struck a northbound moped on 3rd Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a northbound moped. The 21-year-old unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. His head bled onto the street. He lay semiconscious. The car’s front end crumpled.' The moped rider suffered severe head injuries and was ejected. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Nissan SUV hit a baby boy outside the roadway on East Tremont Avenue. The left front bumper struck his chest. He was found unconscious. He died at the scene. The driver stayed. The SUV showed no damage.

A deadly crash unfolded on East Tremont Avenue near East 177th Street. According to the police report, a Nissan SUV struck a baby boy who was outside the roadway. The left front bumper hit the child’s chest, leaving him unconscious. He died from his injuries. The report states, 'The driver stayed. The SUV bore no damage.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The victim, a male infant, was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mazda hit steel head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, 42, alone, died at the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Only silence and broken metal in the cold January dark.

A 2010 Mazda sedan crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, he was alone and under the influence. The report states, 'No skid marks. No second chance.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other road users were involved or injured. The crash left the driver dead at the scene, his body broken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was total and final, with no evidence of evasive action.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04