Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 21?
Nine Dead, Thousands Hurt—Moya Blocks Life-Saving Streets
District 21: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Nine dead. Twenty-one left with serious injuries. In just over three years, District 21 has seen 4,314 crashes. The wounded fill hospital beds. The dead leave empty chairs. Children, cyclists, workers—no one is spared. In the last year alone, two people died and six suffered life-changing wounds. The youngest lost was eight, crossing with the light, crushed by a turning truck. The oldest was 43, killed in a parked SUV. The violence is slow, steady, and everywhere.
One Night, One Family Shattered
On February 26, 2025, a man ran a red light on Northern Boulevard. He was drunk, high, and driving more than three times the speed limit. He hit Justin Diaz, 23, on his way to work. Justin died at the scene. His brother said, “Pena will walk the streets for a $50,000 bail… Justin will never walk the streets again”. The driver had 25 school zone speeding tickets. Still, he drove. Still, he killed. Queens DA Melinda Katz called it out plain: “Drunk, drugged and reckless driving are dire threats to everyone on our shared roadways”.
Leadership: Progress and Roadblocks
Council Member Francisco Moya has voted for some safety bills—greenways, greener medians, step street lighting. He backed a bill to legalize jaywalking, ending a law that blamed victims for crossing the street (NYC Council – Legistar). But Moya has also slowed progress. He led efforts to delay street redesigns, requiring more notice before removing parking or car lanes. He lobbied against bus and bike lanes on Northern Boulevard and 111th Street. The city’s own data shows open streets like Paseo Park cut injuries by half, but Moya blocked its expansion into his district.
What Comes Next
Every day without change is another day of blood on the street. Call Council Member Moya. Demand he support protected bike lanes, bus lanes, and a 20 mph speed limit. Demand he stop blocking proven safety projects. Join groups like Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets. The dead cannot call. The living must.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Queens Crash: Speed, Drugs, One Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-17
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Drunk Firefighter Kills Driver In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-27
- Queens Crash: Speed, Drugs, One Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-17
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
- City Makes Jamaica Busways Permanent But With Shorter Hours; Begins Northern Blvd. Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-15
- NUMBER CRUNCH: ‘Paseo Park’ is Already a Success Story, Defying Screaming Foes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-25
- Firefighter Charged After Deadly Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-02-28
- Red Light Crash Kills Driver in Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-02-27
- Red Light Run Kills Ramp Worker, ABC7, Published 2025-02-26
- Eyes On The Street: Even With Citi Bike, It’s Not Amazin’ To Ride to Citi Field, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-22
- ‘A NIMBY City Hall’: Adams Appointees Thwart Key Bike and Bus Projects, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-17
Fix the Problem
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District 21 Council District 21 sits in Queens, Precinct 115, AD 27, SD 11.
It contains East Elmhurst, North Corona, Corona, Laguardia Airport, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens CB80, Queens CB81, Queens CB3, Queens CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 21
Int 1069-2024Moya co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Moya votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes Eight-Year-Old Girl Crossing 111th Street▸A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.
According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
Taxi Backs Into Man Standing Off Road▸A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.
According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.
Int 0745-2024Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Moya votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes Eight-Year-Old Girl Crossing 111th Street▸A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.
According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
Taxi Backs Into Man Standing Off Road▸A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.
According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.
Int 0745-2024Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes Eight-Year-Old Girl Crossing 111th Street▸A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.
According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
Taxi Backs Into Man Standing Off Road▸A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.
According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.
Int 0745-2024Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.
According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
Taxi Backs Into Man Standing Off Road▸A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.
According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.
Int 0745-2024Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.
According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.
Int 0745-2024Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
- File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15
Teen Moped Rider Torn Open in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A 15-year-old moped rider collided with a Ford SUV on 32nd Avenue. He flew from the seat, helmetless, body torn and bleeding, screaming awake. Speed and alcohol shadowed the crash. The street bore witness to another young life shattered.
A violent collision unfolded at 32nd Avenue and 107th Street in Queens when a moped, operated by a 15-year-old boy, slammed into the left front quarter panel of a Ford SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations to his entire body, and was found conscious and screaming at the scene. 'Unsafe Speed' is cited as a contributing factor in the crash, with 'Alcohol Involvement' also listed in the police data. The teen wore no helmet, as documented in the report. The Ford SUV was traveling west, while the moped headed north; both were reportedly going straight ahead before impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood spread. He was awake. He screamed.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of speed and alcohol on city streets.
Int 0875-2024Moya co-sponsors bill boosting step street lighting, improving pedestrian safety.▸Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0875-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16
Pickup Truck Veers, Strikes Man on Parkway▸A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A Toyota pickup veered west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight, smashing into parked cars and striking a 56-year-old man in the roadway. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He lay conscious, battered, the dark pressing in.
According to the police report, a Toyota pickup truck traveling west on Grand Central Parkway near midnight veered off course and struck parked vehicles. The report states that a 56-year-old man was standing in the roadway when the truck’s right front bumper hit him, causing severe head and crush injuries. The man remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact as the truck 'veered west, struck parked cars,' and then hit the pedestrian, leaving him 'crushed but conscious.' The police report lists the driver's pre-crash action as 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pickup’s movement and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
E-Bike Rider Suffers Head Injury on Roosevelt Avenue▸A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.
Alcohol-Fueled Moped Crash Shreds Roosevelt Avenue Night▸A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
-
File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.
According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.
Pickup Turns Left, Kills Boy Crossing With Signal▸A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
-
File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.
Int 0606-2024Moya co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0322-2024Moya co-sponsors bill that could delay or block proven street safety upgrades.▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
- File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0462-2024Moya sponsors bill limiting dealer parking, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
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File Int 0462-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.
Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.
- File Int 0462-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Misguided Notice Requirement Slowing Safety Street Changes▸Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
-
File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council demands notice before city cuts lanes or parking. Moya’s bill forces DOT to warn and hear out locals. Streets change slower. Danger lingers for those on foot and bike.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, it requires the Department of Transportation to give notice and seek comments from council members, community boards, and business groups before removing a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The bill’s matter title: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the measure. The bill slows street redesigns. It gives drivers and businesses more say, but leaves vulnerable road users waiting for safer streets.
- File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
- File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0322-2024Moya Supports Notice Requirement Before Major Traffic Changes▸Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
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File Int 0322-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
Council eyes new rule: no big lane or parking cuts without warning. Moya leads. DOT must hear out boards, districts, and council before ripping up streets. Delay, not safety, is the focus.
Int 0322-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Francisco P. Moya, the bill demands the Department of Transportation give notice and a chance for comment before cutting a traffic lane or parking for 500 feet or three blocks for at least a week. The matter title reads: 'providing notice and an opportunity for comment before implementing a major traffic change.' Moya sponsored the bill, which was referred to committee the same day. The bill centers on process, not protection. No safety impact for vulnerable road users is noted.
- File Int 0322-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.
A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.
Teen Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Bus▸A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.
A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.
A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.