Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)?

No More Widows for Van Buren: Lower the Speed, Save a Life
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 19, 2025
Blood on the Asphalt: The Human Cost
A woman steps out of her car on Van Buren Street. She is pregnant. She is struck, dragged, and left to die. Her name is Tiffany Cifuni. Her husband says, “I lost my whole family tonight and I don’t think I’ll ever be the same” (NY Daily News).
In the last twelve months, two people have died on these streets. Four more suffered serious injuries. There have been 376 injuries in 590 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.
Patterns of Harm: Who Pays the Price
SUVs and cars kill. In this region, SUVs alone have taken three lives and caused 71 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses have left two people with serious wounds. Bikes and mopeds break bones and skin, but it is the weight of steel that crushes and ends lives (NYC Open Data).
The dead are not numbers. They are the 32-year-old woman run down after a minor crash. The 68-year-old woman struck while crossing with the signal. The 26-year-old moped rider, ejected and killed. Each one is a family torn open.
Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting
Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They pass laws. They call for lower speed limits. But the blood dries before the ink. “We will not rest until it’s over and we get justice for Tiffany,” her family says (New York Post).
Sammy’s Law gives the city power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city can act. It has not acted fast enough. Cameras catch speeders, but Albany must renew the law or the cameras go dark. Every delay is another risk, another family waiting for a call in the night.
What Now: No More Waiting
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where no one has to bury their child.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Pregnant Woman Killed After Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-18
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19
- Driver Kills Pregnant Woman In Brooklyn, New York Post, Published 2025-06-19
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-18
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-05-26
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Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 81, District 36, AD 56, SD 25, Brooklyn CB3.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck Crossing Ralph Avenue▸An 8-year-old boy was injured crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its front center while traveling north. The child suffered back contusions and was left in shock. The crash occurred off intersection, without a crossing signal.
According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:09. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of detailed vehicle type and driver information limits identification of specific driver errors, but the collision’s nature highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.
S 2714Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
Toddler Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.
S 6808Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider▸A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
An 8-year-old boy was injured crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its front center while traveling north. The child suffered back contusions and was left in shock. The crash occurred off intersection, without a crossing signal.
According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:09. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of detailed vehicle type and driver information limits identification of specific driver errors, but the collision’s nature highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.
S 2714Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
Toddler Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.
S 6808Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider▸A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27
Toddler Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.
S 6808Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider▸A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.
According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.
S 6808Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider▸A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider▸A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.
2Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue▸A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.
According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway▸A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.
Int 0606-2024Mealy co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0647-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill clarifying bus lane signage, with no safety impact.▸Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 0647-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.
Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 0647-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0346-2024Mealy co-sponsors bill easing jaywalking rules, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians win the right to cross anywhere, signals or not. The law strips police of power to ticket walkers. Streets shift. The city must now teach all road users the new rules.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, amends city code to let pedestrians cross streets at any point, even against signals. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed it on October 26, 2024. The bill states: 'crossing against a traffic signal or outside a crosswalk will not be a violation.' Council Member Tiffany Cabán led, joined by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, Restler, Mealy, Louis, and Bottcher. The law bans summonses for jaywalking and orders the Department of Transportation to educate the public on new rights and responsibilities. The mayor returned it unsigned. This law removes a tool long used to target vulnerable New Yorkers.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Mealy co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0270-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
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File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
- File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
-
File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
-
File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
- File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0271-2024Ossé co-sponsors bill speeding up protected bike lanes, boosting street safety.▸Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
-
File Int 0271-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.
Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.
- File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Ossé co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
- File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
S 8658Brisport co-sponsors congestion pricing bill, boosting street safety for all.▸Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 8658,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
Senate bill S 8658 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors push MTA to act. Riders wait for relief. Streets choke on traffic. The city holds its breath.
Senate bill S 8658, introduced on February 27, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to boost bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Senators Michael Gianaris (primary sponsor), Jabari Brisport, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Julia Salazar back the measure. The bill demands reporting on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File S 8658, Open States, Published 2024-02-27
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue▸A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian▸A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash▸A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.
Sedan Passenger Hurt in Close-Pass Crash on Fulton▸A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.
A sedan struck another car’s side on Fulton Street. The impact slammed the sedan’s rear. A 32-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a concussion and back injury. Passing too closely caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with another vehicle, striking its right side doors and rear quarter panel. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel took the impact. A 32-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash.