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

A Dodge pickup truck hit a 67-year-old man head-on at 54th Street and 15th Avenue. The man died beneath the truck’s front end, his head broken, the vehicle’s lights casting harsh shadows over stillness.

A fatal collision occurred at the corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue when a southbound Dodge pickup truck struck a 67-year-old man, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the truck hit him head-on. The man died at the scene, suffering severe head injuries beneath the vehicle’s front end. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'his head broken, the truck’s lights shining down on stillness.' No specific driver errors are cited in the report, and no additional contributing factors are attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 16-year-old cyclist collided with a turning sedan on Ocean Parkway. His helmet cracked, face torn, blood pooled on the asphalt. Morning drivers kept moving. The boy lay still, ejected from his bike, shock flooding his body.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old boy riding a bike was traveling straight southbound on Ocean Parkway when he struck a sedan making a right turn onto Avenue S. The collision occurred at 7:32 a.m. The report describes the boy being ejected from his bike, his helmet cracking on impact, and suffering severe facial lacerations. The sedan, a 2022 Acura, was struck on its left rear quarter panel while turning. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the contributing factors. The scene left the teenager in shock, bleeding on the roadway, as traffic continued past.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old moped rider struck the rear of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue. He flew headfirst onto the pavement, suffering fatal head injuries. No helmet. The street was empty. Dawn had not yet broken. He died alone.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 18th Avenue near 55th Street collided with the left rear bumper of a stationary SUV at approximately 3:20 a.m. The report states, 'A moped slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old rider flew off, head first.' The moped rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of the crash. The official contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The police report does not cite any contributing behaviors by the victim beyond the absence of a helmet, which is noted after the driver error. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided violently on Avenue P. The KIA struck left and low. A baby boy, away from the road and not in a car, suffered head bleeding but remained conscious. Metal twisted. The crash’s force reached beyond the street’s edge.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue P, with the KIA striking left and low on the other vehicle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash caused severe vehicle damage described as 'metal was twisted.' A baby boy, who was not in the roadway or inside a vehicle, suffered bleeding from the head but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either driver, both marked as 'Unspecified.' The infant’s injury highlights the crash’s violent force extending beyond the immediate traffic zone. The report does not attribute any contributing behavior to the infant or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Chevy SUV struck an 18-year-old woman crossing 17th Avenue with the light. Blood ran down her face. She stayed conscious. The driver looked too late. Streetlights blinked. The city kept moving. The wound marked the intersection.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling west on 17th Avenue at 52nd Street struck an 18-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' noting the driver 'looked too late.' The SUV's point of impact was the center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, after the driver failed to observe her in time. The narrative underscores the systemic danger faced by people on foot, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A woman crossed 60th Street with the light. An e-scooter sped south, struck her face. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious, pain etched across her features. Metal twisted. The street bore witness.

At the corner of 60th Street and 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter traveling south struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed with the light. An e-scooter came fast, struck her face. Blood spilled on the crosswalk.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious after the impact. The report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection, and the e-scooter was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and data confirm the pedestrian had the right of way. The e-scooter's center front end took the brunt of the collision, leaving both machine and victim crumpled in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 12-year-old boy crossed Avenue F with the light. An SUV hit him in the face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver did not leave the seat. The boy stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Avenue F near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was 'crossing with the signal' when the SUV hit him in the face. The boy suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the driver stayed in the vehicle, which showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The boy was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the impact occurred. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Lexus backed up on East 10th Street. Metal struck a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the car. He died there, in the dark, beneath the rear bumper. The street stayed quiet. The man did not rise.

A 71-year-old man was killed when a Lexus sedan reversed into him at East 10th Street and Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle backed up, striking him. The man was found semiconscious beneath the rear bumper and died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus sedan. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians, especially when vehicles reverse in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Lexus SUV struck a 68-year-old woman crossing McDonald Avenue. The driver was distracted. The impact crushed her body. She died on the street. The avenue went quiet. Another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing McDonald Avenue near Webster Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a southbound Lexus SUV hit her head-on. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are noted. The vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV registered in Pennsylvania, struck the woman with its center front end. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver turned left on Bay Parkway, distracted. He lost control. The front crumpled. He flew from the seat, helmet on, bleeding from his arm. Shock set in. Blood pooled in the summer heat. Permit only. The street held him.

A 44-year-old man riding a TAIZH moped was injured while making a left turn on Bay Parkway near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inattentive. The moped's front end crumpled. The man, wearing a helmet and holding only a permit, was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered severe bleeding to his arm and lay in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver injured and bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Chevy sedan turned left on Avenue M. The driver struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled from the head in the crosswalk. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent. The driver failed to yield.

A 77-year-old woman was crossing Avenue M with the signal when a Chevy sedan, making a left turn, struck her in the head. According to the police report, she suffered severe bleeding and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'A 77-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck in the head by a turning Chevy sedan.' The car was undamaged. The driver held a valid license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

DOT will add a mid-block crossing and concrete islands to Parkside Avenue’s bike lane after a truck killed Kala Santiago. The fix removes parking for safety. Advocates demand more protected lanes. Council Member Yeger opposes, citing parking and enforcement.

On June 19, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced upgrades to the Parkside Avenue protected bike lane. The project, managed by Lauren Martin, adds a mid-block crossing and concrete pedestrian islands after cyclist Kala Santiago was killed by a truck at a dangerous crossing. The DOT had installed a two-way protected lane in 2021 but left a key crossing unsafe. The new fix will remove parking spots to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. DOT also proposed painted bike lanes in Flatbush, Midwood, and Kensington, but not protected lanes, despite high crash rates. Community Board 14 members and advocates urged quick action. Council Member Kalman Yeger opposed all bike lanes in his district, arguing for enforcement before installation. DOT plans to finish the Parkside Avenue upgrade this summer and the wider bike network by next year.

• DOT Adding Badly Needed Upgrade To Parkside Avenue Bike Lane But Delays Other Life-Saving Fixes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-19

A pick-up truck’s unsecured load struck John Greenfield as he biked Marion’s six-lane Route 13. No bike lanes. No safe space. Greenfield landed in a coma. The driver was cited. Streetsblog Chicago paused. The city’s streets failed a cyclist again.

"We are optimistic about his recovery and know he's going to be back working for fair transit and safe streets as soon as he can." -- David G. Greenfield

On April 21, 2023, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield was hit by an unsecured culvert that fell from a pick-up truck while he biked at West DeYoung and North Russell streets in Marion, Illinois. The intersection sits on Illinois Route 13, a six-lane arterial with no bike lanes and incomplete sidewalks. Police cited the driver for carrying an unsecured load. Greenfield was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma. Streetsblog co-founder Steven Vance reported that Greenfield’s condition was improving, but the extent of his injuries remained unclear. Greenfield’s brother, David, thanked supporters and urged donations to Streetsblog Chicago. The crash highlights the deadly risk of unprotected roads and lax enforcement. Streetsblog Chicago’s coverage is paused until further notice.

• Streetsblog Chicago Editor John Greenfield Seriously Injured in Bike Crash, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-25

A 23-year-old man crossed 13th Avenue at 50th Street. Two SUVs crashed. One struck him. His body broke under the weight. He died there, in the street, as dusk settled and headlights glared. No driver errors listed.

A 23-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man crossed. Two SUVs collided. One struck him. His body shattered under the weight. He died there, in the street, as headlights burned through the dusk.' The crash involved two SUVs, both traveling straight. The pedestrian was at the intersection when he was hit. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The data shows the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while vehicle occupants were unhurt. The report documents another fatal intersection for New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed at 17th Avenue and 59th Street. Metal buckled. Glass sliced. A young driver and his passenger bled in their seats. Both stayed conscious. The crash followed a driver ignoring traffic control. The street bore the scars.

Two SUVs collided at the corner of 17th Avenue and 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. A 28-year-old man driving and his 29-year-old male passenger suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious, held by lap belts as glass cut their bodies. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the harm when drivers ignore signals and collide at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash threw him from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He died before sunrise. Traffic control was ignored. Distraction played a role.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a sedan struck him on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report states: 'Traffic control ignored.' Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' are listed as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard signals and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City Council passed a bill to map and expand greenways for cyclists and walkers. The plan targets neglected neighborhoods. It demands real infrastructure, not just paint. Advocates say it will open safe routes, cut danger, and connect the city.

On October 27, 2022, the City Council passed a bill requiring a comprehensive master plan for New York City's greenways. The legislation, championed by Council Member Carlina Rivera and supported by Transportation Committee Chair Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (District 31), mandates the city to study, map, and expand greenways—'highways for cyclists and pedestrians, separated from motor vehicle traffic.' The bill focuses on low-income and underserved neighborhoods, with a final plan due by December 2024 and updates every five years. Rivera said, 'All of us are here today because we believe in a future where New Yorkers of all backgrounds... can safely access active transportation.' Brooks-Powers called it 'a real opportunity... to make a profound impact.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt of Bike New York praised the move, urging the city to build 'real infrastructure for cycling.' The bill passed nearly unanimously, signaling strong council support for safer, more equitable streets.

• Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, amny.com, Published 2022-10-27

A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council Member Kalman Yeger joined lawmakers to denounce congestion pricing. They called the toll a cash grab and a war on cars. The move threatens funding for subway upgrades. Riders face delays. Streets stay dangerous. The fight over transit funding rages on.

On September 12, 2022, Council Member Kalman Yeger (District 41) joined a group of lawmakers to oppose the MTA’s planned congestion pricing program. The event, covered by the New York Post, saw Yeger and others urge Governor Hochul to delay or cancel the toll. The matter’s summary reads: 'Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’.' Yeger’s action was public opposition, alongside Rep. Lee Zeldin and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who called the plan 'a war on cars.' The toll would fund $15 billion in transit upgrades, including new subway signals and trains. Without this money, the MTA’s capital plan faces a giant hole. No safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of transit investment risks more breakdowns and unsafe streets for vulnerable road users.

• Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’, nypost.com, Published 2022-09-12