Astoria Bleeds While Leaders Talk—Demand Safe Streets Now

• Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26

Sep 21 - At 42 St and 31 Ave, a driver in a parked sedan and a motorcyclist collided. The rider suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded failure to yield and passing too closely.

At about 1:19 p.m. in Queens, at 42 St and 31 Ave, a driver in a parked sedan and an eastbound motorcyclist collided. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. The sedan driver was listed as not injured. According to the police report, officers recorded contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The crash involved a parked 2010 Honda sedan and a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle. Police marked the sedan’s left-side doors as the point of impact and noted damage there. They marked impact to the motorcycle’s left front. The report lists the crash within the 114th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21

• Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20

Sep 19 - On 31 Ave at 61 St in Queens, a garbage truck driver turned right and hit a westbound motorcycle. A 19-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded failure to yield by the truck driver.

A crash at 12:13 p.m. on 31 Ave at 61 St in Queens left a 19-year-old motorcycle passenger injured after the driver of a garbage truck turned right and hit a westbound motorcycle going straight. Two people were on the bike; the passenger was ejected and reported abrasions and a leg injury. "According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the truck driver" (listed as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way). Records show the motorcycle’s driver was unlicensed; the truck driver was licensed in New York. Damage notes list impact to the truck’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

• Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15

Sep 14 - A driver hit a parked Jeep on Steinway Street in Queens at 4:20 a.m. Four women inside were hurt. Neck pain. Shock. The left rear took the blow. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Four women sat in a parked Jeep on Steinway Street near 25-82 in Queens when a driver hit the left rear. It was 4:20 a.m. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper and all four occupants reported neck pain and nausea. The injured include the driver, 30; a front passenger, 33; and two rear passengers, both 22. Police recorded “Unspecified” contributing factors for the crash and listed the second vehicle as unspecified. No other causes were recorded in the dataset.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.

• File Int 1375-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.

• File Int 1375-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10

Sep 5 - On Steinway Street in Queens, a driver starting from parking hit a 21-year-old woman. Police recorded aggressive driving and failure to yield. She had a bruised lower leg.

A driver in a 2019 Toyota sedan, traveling north and starting from parking, hit a 21-year-old woman on Steinway Street near 31-14 in Queens. She was conscious and suffered a bruised lower leg. “According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.” The listed point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper. The report noted no damage to the vehicle. The crash was logged at 1:00 a.m. in ZIP code 11103.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

• Zohran Mamdani vows to rescue street redesign DA says Adams adviser sidelined for bribes, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-25

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.

• Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria, AMNY, Published 2025-08-19

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.

• Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria, AMNY, Published 2025-08-19

Aug 14 - An SUV driver swung into a rider on 31 Avenue at 54 Street. The bike hit hard. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Failure to Yield led the crash. Queens pavement took the rest.

A Nissan SUV and a bicycle collided at 54 St and 31 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, was injured in the head. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The SUV driver and vehicle registrant were listed with the same violation. The SUV was parked pre-crash with damage to the left side doors, and the bike showed front-end damage, consistent with a dooring impact. Driver failures to yield are central in this crash. The bicyclist was recorded with no safety equipment only after the driver errors already noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.

• File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.

""called for a lower speed limit, more protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and the implementation of street safety plans."," -- Tiffany Cabán

Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12