About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 17
▸ Contusion/Bruise 43
▸ Abrasion 23
▸ Pain/Nausea 12
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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The Blood Stays—Until City Hall Moves
Financial District-Battery Park City: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Wounds That Don’t Heal
In Financial District-Battery Park City, violence comes steady. No one has died in the last year, but 116 people have been injured—three of them seriously. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do. A child, 11, struck by a moped on Maiden Lane. A 67-year-old man, head bloodied, hit by a sedan at West and Liberty. Cyclists thrown from bikes on Broadway and Fulton. The city keeps moving. The pain stays put.
Last week, a city worker fixing a street sign at Broadway and Cedar was slashed by a man on an e-bike after a near miss. The DOT called it an “abhorrent assault of a NYC DOT employee who performs critical work to keep our city moving”. The worker was treated and released. The rider fled. The street was washed clean, but the wound remains.
The Machines That Harm
Cars and SUVs are the main threat. In the past three years, they caused 88 pedestrian injuries—two of them serious. Trucks and buses hurt 13 more. Bikes and mopeds, 14. The city’s streets are a gauntlet. The most vulnerable—children, the old, anyone on foot or bike—pay the price.
A food cart broke loose from a van on 42nd Street, smashing into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Police found the van packed with propane tanks and fuel. The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The city called the response, but the danger was already there. “Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers,” the Daily News reported.
Leadership: Steps and Stalls
Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. Council Member Marte co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to clear sightlines and protect people on foot. State Senator Kavanagh voted yes to extend school speed zones, a step for child safety. But the city still waits for a default 20 mph speed limit. The wounds keep coming.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand daylight at every crosswalk. Demand action before the next wound opens. The city will not heal itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17
- Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Propane Tanks Discovered After Midtown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-17
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17
- Former NYPD Boss Says Deadly High Speed Chases Were Result Of ‘Rogue’ Adams Insiders, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-16
- Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03
- Third Avenue ‘Complete Street’ Will Extend From Midtown to Gramercy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-10
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
Other Representatives
District 65
Room 302, 64 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
Room 429, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 1
65 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
212-587-3159
250 Broadway, Suite 1815, New York, NY 10007
212-587-3159
District 27
Room 2011, 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Room 512, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Help Fix the Problem.
This address sits in
- Financial District-Battery Park City
- Manhattan CB1
- Police Precinct 1
- Council District 1
- Assembly District 65
- Senate District 27
- Manhattan
Traffic Safety Timeline for Financial District-Battery Park City
28
German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary▸
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German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
25
Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says▸
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Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
24
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park▸
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German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-24
21
Bus Driver Collides with Stopped Cyclist on Pearl▸Sep 21 - On Pearl Street, a bus driver going straight collided with a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old rider suffered hip and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver and a bicyclist collided near 336 Pearl St in Manhattan. The 25-year-old rider was injured, with hip and internal injuries noted. According to the police report, the bicyclist was stopped in traffic and the bus driver was going straight ahead. The report listed contributing factors as unspecified, and police recorded no driver error in the dataset. Officers recorded no damage to either vehicle. The report listed zero occupants for the bus. The crash injured a vulnerable road user who was stopped while the bus driver continued straight.
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
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City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
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Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
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NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- German tourist killed in hit-and-run was in NYC with husband to celebrate anniversary, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-28
25
Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says▸
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Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
24
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park▸
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German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-24
21
Bus Driver Collides with Stopped Cyclist on Pearl▸Sep 21 - On Pearl Street, a bus driver going straight collided with a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old rider suffered hip and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver and a bicyclist collided near 336 Pearl St in Manhattan. The 25-year-old rider was injured, with hip and internal injuries noted. According to the police report, the bicyclist was stopped in traffic and the bus driver was going straight ahead. The report listed contributing factors as unspecified, and police recorded no driver error in the dataset. Officers recorded no damage to either vehicle. The report listed zero occupants for the bus. The crash injured a vulnerable road user who was stopped while the bus driver continued straight.
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
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NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- Driver charged in fatal Midtown Manhattan hit-and-run, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-25
24
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-24
21
Bus Driver Collides with Stopped Cyclist on Pearl▸Sep 21 - On Pearl Street, a bus driver going straight collided with a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old rider suffered hip and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver and a bicyclist collided near 336 Pearl St in Manhattan. The 25-year-old rider was injured, with hip and internal injuries noted. According to the police report, the bicyclist was stopped in traffic and the bus driver was going straight ahead. The report listed contributing factors as unspecified, and police recorded no driver error in the dataset. Officers recorded no damage to either vehicle. The report listed zero occupants for the bus. The crash injured a vulnerable road user who was stopped while the bus driver continued straight.
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- German Woman Killed by Hit and Run Driver Near Bryant Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-09-24
21
Bus Driver Collides with Stopped Cyclist on Pearl▸Sep 21 - On Pearl Street, a bus driver going straight collided with a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old rider suffered hip and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver and a bicyclist collided near 336 Pearl St in Manhattan. The 25-year-old rider was injured, with hip and internal injuries noted. According to the police report, the bicyclist was stopped in traffic and the bus driver was going straight ahead. The report listed contributing factors as unspecified, and police recorded no driver error in the dataset. Officers recorded no damage to either vehicle. The report listed zero occupants for the bus. The crash injured a vulnerable road user who was stopped while the bus driver continued straight.
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Sep 21 - On Pearl Street, a bus driver going straight collided with a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The 25-year-old rider suffered hip and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver and a bicyclist collided near 336 Pearl St in Manhattan. The 25-year-old rider was injured, with hip and internal injuries noted. According to the police report, the bicyclist was stopped in traffic and the bus driver was going straight ahead. The report listed contributing factors as unspecified, and police recorded no driver error in the dataset. Officers recorded no damage to either vehicle. The report listed zero occupants for the bus. The crash injured a vulnerable road user who was stopped while the bus driver continued straight.
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
- City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-05
3
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride▸
-
Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- Videos allegedly show ‘reckless’ NYC subway operator allowing minors to take MTA train out for a joyride, New York Post, Published 2025-09-03
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
29
SUV driver on drugs crashes downtown▸Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.
A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
22
Parked Taxi Hits Cyclist at Broadway▸Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.
According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.
21
Distracted unlicensed driver hits pedestrian▸Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.
A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
- NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’, nypost.com, Published 2025-08-19
15
Cyclist Hits Parked Sedan's Left Door▸Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
-
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.
A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
8
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
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Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
- Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09
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Sedan Door Knocks Cyclist on West Street▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.
A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 8 - A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
- DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
- Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Cyclist at Wall and Water▸Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.
Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.
A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.