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▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 28
▸ Contusion/Bruise 71
▸ Abrasion 54
▸ Pain/Nausea 10
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.
CloseEight Dead in Elmhurst—How Many More Before City Hall Acts?
Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Death Count Grows
In Elmhurst, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Over one thousand injured. These are not just numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, one person died and 297 were hurt in 566 crashes. One was a child. One was someone’s parent. The street does not care who you are.
Pedestrians take the worst of it. Trucks, SUVs, bikes, mopeds—each has left bodies broken or dead. A 43-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was killed by a turning dump truck on 80th Street. A 75-year-old man died after a bike hit him at Broadway and Roosevelt. A 78-year-old woman was struck by a moped in a crosswalk. A man was crushed by an SUV on Broadway. The list goes on. See the data.
Promises and Delays
Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. But the deaths keep coming. The city has new powers under Sammy’s Law to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The law is on the books. The streets are not yet safer. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Each delay is another risk, another family left to mourn.
Who Pays the Price?
The most vulnerable pay first. In Elmhurst, the old and the young are hit hardest. Cars and trucks killed and maimed. Bikes and mopeds, too. The street is a gauntlet. The city counts the bodies. The politicians count the votes.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that put people first.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
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26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
-
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
17
Drivers in SUVs injure pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸Sep 17 - Two drivers in SUVs crashed on Roosevelt Ave at 79th Street and injured a 27-year-old man on foot. A 66-year-old driver was hurt. Drivers also hit two parked cars. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
A crash on Roosevelt Avenue at 79th Street in Queens injured a 27-year-old man on foot and a 66-year-old driver. Two drivers in SUVs were traveling straight and were involved in a crash. Drivers also hit two parked vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists no other contributing factors. The pedestrian is recorded as in the roadway, not at an intersection, with leg injuries and abrasions. Both moving SUVs show left-front damage. One driver reported whiplash. The report lists the crash at 3:15 a.m.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
-
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
17
Drivers in SUVs injure pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸Sep 17 - Two drivers in SUVs crashed on Roosevelt Ave at 79th Street and injured a 27-year-old man on foot. A 66-year-old driver was hurt. Drivers also hit two parked cars. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
A crash on Roosevelt Avenue at 79th Street in Queens injured a 27-year-old man on foot and a 66-year-old driver. Two drivers in SUVs were traveling straight and were involved in a crash. Drivers also hit two parked vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists no other contributing factors. The pedestrian is recorded as in the roadway, not at an intersection, with leg injuries and abrasions. Both moving SUVs show left-front damage. One driver reported whiplash. The report lists the crash at 3:15 a.m.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
17
Drivers in SUVs injure pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸Sep 17 - Two drivers in SUVs crashed on Roosevelt Ave at 79th Street and injured a 27-year-old man on foot. A 66-year-old driver was hurt. Drivers also hit two parked cars. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
A crash on Roosevelt Avenue at 79th Street in Queens injured a 27-year-old man on foot and a 66-year-old driver. Two drivers in SUVs were traveling straight and were involved in a crash. Drivers also hit two parked vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists no other contributing factors. The pedestrian is recorded as in the roadway, not at an intersection, with leg injuries and abrasions. Both moving SUVs show left-front damage. One driver reported whiplash. The report lists the crash at 3:15 a.m.
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
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Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
17
Drivers in SUVs injure pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸Sep 17 - Two drivers in SUVs crashed on Roosevelt Ave at 79th Street and injured a 27-year-old man on foot. A 66-year-old driver was hurt. Drivers also hit two parked cars. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
A crash on Roosevelt Avenue at 79th Street in Queens injured a 27-year-old man on foot and a 66-year-old driver. Two drivers in SUVs were traveling straight and were involved in a crash. Drivers also hit two parked vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists no other contributing factors. The pedestrian is recorded as in the roadway, not at an intersection, with leg injuries and abrasions. Both moving SUVs show left-front damage. One driver reported whiplash. The report lists the crash at 3:15 a.m.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 17 - Two drivers in SUVs crashed on Roosevelt Ave at 79th Street and injured a 27-year-old man on foot. A 66-year-old driver was hurt. Drivers also hit two parked cars. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
A crash on Roosevelt Avenue at 79th Street in Queens injured a 27-year-old man on foot and a 66-year-old driver. Two drivers in SUVs were traveling straight and were involved in a crash. Drivers also hit two parked vehicles. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement. The report lists no other contributing factors. The pedestrian is recorded as in the roadway, not at an intersection, with leg injuries and abrasions. Both moving SUVs show left-front damage. One driver reported whiplash. The report lists the crash at 3:15 a.m.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
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Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
13-year-old moped driver injures woman at Junction Boulevard▸Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 13 - A 13-year-old driving a moped hit a woman at Junction Boulevard and 41 Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inexperience. She had facial bleeding. The child driver was ejected and bruised.
A 13-year-old driving a ZHILO moped south on Junction Boulevard hit a 27-year-old woman at 41 Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. She was conscious. The child driver was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience by the driver. The moped had front-end damage. The report lists one moped, traveling straight, with impact to the center front. No other vehicles were noted.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.
Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor of bill removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Int. No. 1362 strips city definitions and benchmarks for protected bicycle lanes and protected bus lanes. It removes targets and accountability. The change will slow deployment of separated bike and bus infrastructure and erode safety and equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Int. No. 1362 (filed Aug. 14, 2025; stage: SPONSORSHIP) was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Co-sponsors are Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, and Inna Vernikov. The bill repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes benchmark requirements from the streets master plan. Safety analysts note that removing explicit benchmarks and definitions weakens accountability for building separated cycling and bus infrastructure, likely decreasing street equity and safety-in-numbers for pedestrians and cyclists.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks from streets master plan.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Int 1362 strips definitions for protected bus and bike lanes and removes benchmarks from the streets master plan. It guts measurable targets. Safe space for pedestrians and cyclists is at risk. The city could slow needed separated infrastructure.
Bill: Int. No. 1362 (Int 1362-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Event date: 2025-08-14. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto." Council Member Robert F. Holden is the primary sponsor. Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino are co-sponsors. The draft repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes explicit benchmarks tied to transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, accessible pedestrian signals and intersection redesigns. Removing those benchmarks weakens commitments to high‑quality separated infrastructure and measurable mode‑shift targets, likely slowing deployment of safe space for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining equitable street redesigns.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Holden is primary sponsor removing bus and bike lane benchmarks.▸Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Int 1362 repeals the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane” and strips explicit benchmarks for protected lanes from the streets master plan. It preserves signal and pedestrian targets but weakens commitments to physical protection, threatening safety and equity.
Bill Int 1362-2025. Status: Sponsorship, introduced Aug 14, 2025. Referred to 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 removing benchmarks for bus lanes and bicycle lanes from the streets master plan and repealing certain definitions in relation thereto," repeals the definitions of "protected bicycle lane" and "protected bus lane" and removes related benchmarks in the master plan (master plan dates referenced include Dec. 1, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2026). Primary sponsor: Robert F. Holden. Co-sponsors: Inna Vernikov, Joann Ariola, Chris Banks, Vickie Paladino. Safety analysts warn: "Removing explicit benchmarks and definitions for protected bus and bicycle lanes weakens commitments to physically protected infrastructure... likely reducing mode shift to walking and cycling and worsening equity and safety-in-numbers; the retained measures focus on signals and pedestrian amenities but do not replace the protective effect of designated protected lanes."
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Council urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras would ticket vehicle owners for parking-rule violations. The stated aim: clear bike lanes and crosswalks, restore sight lines, and reduce drivers blocking space for people walking and cycling.
Res 1024-2025 (file Res 1024-2025) is a City Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It "calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Council Member Lincoln Restler sponsored and backed the resolution; Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. The bill would authorize a six-year camera enforcement pilot with owner fines and a two-year public report. Automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, making streets safer.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety-Boosting Owner Liability Camera Plan▸Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Owner-liability cameras would fine vehicle owners when cars flout posted parking rules. The measure targets illegal standing that blocks bike lanes and crosswalks, forcing cyclists into traffic and cutting pedestrian visibility.
Res 1024-2025 (File Res 1024-2025) is a Council resolution introduced August 14, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced the measure. Assemblymember Steven Raga sponsors A.5440 in Albany. Restler framed the bill as an owner-liability camera pilot. A safety analysis says automated owner-liability enforcement should deter illegal standing and bike-lane/crosswalk blocking that forces cyclists into traffic and reduces pedestrian visibility, and that it can scale citywide to improve safety.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14