No More Names on the List: Demand Streets That Save Lives

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.

• File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

A sedan tore down Goethals Road North, smashing into an SUV mid-turn. Steel twisted. A 30-year-old man took the impact headfirst, blood streaking the dash. He stayed conscious. The road stayed cold. Speed left its mark.

A violent crash unfolded on Goethals Road North near Western Avenue as a speeding sedan collided with a station wagon/SUV that was making a right turn, according to the police report. The report states, 'A speeding sedan slammed an SUV mid-turn. Steel crumpled.' The impact left a 30-year-old male occupant with severe head lacerations; he remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was turning, and the crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. The injured man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash itself. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the sedan, which led to the violent collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16

A van veered into three parked sedans on Hatfield Place. Metal screamed. A 6-year-old girl in the front seat took the blow. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a Ford van traveling straight ahead near 170 Hatfield Place veered into three parked sedans. The report states, 'A van veered into three parked sedans. A 6-year-old girl in the front seat took the hit. The airbag burst. Her head bled. She stayed awake. The driver was distracted.' The crash occurred at 12:59 p.m. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The young passenger, seated in the front, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The van's impact struck the parked vehicles, all unoccupied at the time. The report makes clear: driver distraction led to the collision and the child's injuries. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Council bill targets shuttered schools. Annual study flags closed sites. Speed cameras pulled from dead zones. Streets lose watchful eyes. Vulnerable walkers and riders left exposed.

Int 1106-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, by Council Members Chris Banks (primary), Kamillah Hanks, Frank Morano, and David M. Carr. The bill orders the city to study which schools have closed each year and to remove speed cameras from those erased school zones. The matter title reads: 'Annual study to identify non-operational schools and the subsequent removal of speed cameras from eliminated school speed zones.' If passed, the law would strip cameras from streets where schools once stood, erasing a layer of protection for people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1106-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

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

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

A school bus turned left on Slosson Avenue. Its blocked view met a 61-year-old man crossing with the light. The bus hit him head-on. Blood pooled on broken pavement. He stayed conscious, injured and bleeding, as the street bore witness.

According to the police report, a school bus traveling north on Slosson Avenue near Reon Avenue made a left turn and struck a 61-year-old man head-on. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The report states the driver’s view was obstructed or limited, and the pavement was defective. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting the danger created by impaired visibility during the bus’s left turn. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic hazards faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A parked KIA sedan on Saint Pauls Avenue was struck head-on. Inside, a 58-year-old woman sat belted and unmoving. No skid marks, no warning. The crash left silence and death on Grant Street.

According to the police report, a parked KIA sedan was struck head-on near Saint Pauls Avenue and Grant Street in Staten Island. Inside the vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, who was wearing a lap belt, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The report notes, 'No skid marks, no second chance.' The point of impact was the center front end of the parked sedan. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police report, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The narrative emphasizes the suddenness and severity of the crash, with the vehicle at rest before being struck. No mention is made of any actions by the victim contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the fatal outcome for the woman inside the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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 28-year-old cyclist crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota on Forest Avenue. Ejected, his head struck pavement. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, staring skyward. The police report cites driver inexperience. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man riding a bike on Forest Avenue near Brighton Avenue collided with the rear of a parked Toyota sedan. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report states the cyclist was conscious at the scene. 'Driver Inexperience' is listed as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The narrative details, 'Head split open on the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, staring up at the sky.' The report also notes that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver error. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The incident underscores the dangers present when inexperience meets the unforgiving city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A motorcycle tore down Morningstar Road, colliding with a turning SUV. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and crushed. Five inside the SUV survived. Speed and failure to yield left one young man dead, silence settling over the street.

A violent crash unfolded on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue when a 25-year-old motorcyclist collided with a turning SUV, according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist was traveling at an unsafe speed before slamming into the SUV, which was carrying five occupants. The impact ejected the motorcyclist from his bike, crushing his chest. He was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The narrative details that 'speed and failure to yield left silence in the street.' The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions or behaviors by the SUV occupants are cited as contributing factors. The collision left the motorcyclist dead at the scene, while the five SUV occupants survived. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed and failure to yield intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

Council bill targets repeat pedal-assist bike violators. Three strikes trigger a mandatory safety course. Ignore the course, lose your bike. DOT will track results. Three-year pilot. Enforcement, not education, leads.

Int 0874-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 16, 2024, by Council Members Ariola (primary), Hanks, Hudson, Louis, Mealy, and Banks, the bill orders DOT to launch a pilot abatement program for unsafe pedal-assist bicycle operators. The bill summary states: 'Pedal-assist bicycle operators who accrue 3 or more moving violations under city law would be required to take a safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course offered by DOT.' Noncompliance means bike impoundment. DOT must report on course completions, impounds, and program effectiveness. The pilot sunsets after three years. The bill aims to curb reckless riding through strict enforcement.

• File Int 0874-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

Night on Jersey Street. A moped crashes head-on into a BMW, then ricochets into a parked Chrysler. An 18-year-old passenger is hurled onto the pavement, blood pooling, head split open. The street falls silent. Shock and injury linger in the dark.

According to the police report, a moped collided head-on with a BMW sedan on Jersey Street at 21:20, then struck a parked Chrysler. The report states, 'A moped hit a BMW head-on, then slammed into a parked Chrysler.' An 18-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected from his seat and landed on the pavement, suffering a severe head wound and bleeding, with shock noted at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure by at least one driver to obey traffic signals or signs. No blame is assigned to the injured passenger. The report notes the passenger was not using a seatbelt, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control, which led to violent impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

An SUV struck a cyclist on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street, shredding his leg and leaving blood on the asphalt. The rider remained conscious despite severe injuries. The SUV continued north, the bike veered west, mangled and broken in the street.

According to the police report, a man riding a bike was hit by the front center of an SUV traveling north on Castleton Avenue near Rector Street. The collision caused severe injuries to the cyclist's leg, described as torn with blood on the asphalt. The cyclist remained conscious after the impact. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The SUV struck the cyclist on the bike's left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, providing no direct driver error such as failure to yield. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The narrative highlights the violent impact and the SUV's role in the collision, noting the SUV kept moving north while the bike veered west, left mangled in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A BMW slams nose-first on Goethals Road North. The right rear door bursts open. A 26-year-old man is thrown from the car, striking his head on the street. He dies there, under the late-night sky.

A fatal crash unfolded on Goethals Road North when a 2011 BMW sedan, traveling west, struck nose-first, according to the police report. The impact forced the right rear door open, ejecting a 26-year-old male passenger into the street. The police report states, 'A 2011 BMW slams nose-first. The right rear door flings open. A 26-year-old man, no belt, is hurled into the dark. His head hits hard. He dies there, on the cold street.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death was noted at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police report, and no mention is made of other vehicles being involved. The narrative centers on the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of passengers in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31