About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 72
▸ Contusion/Bruise 101
▸ Abrasion 64
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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BQE at Atlantic: a morning, a death
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
Just after 9 AM on Aug 27, 2025, a motorcyclist collided with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near the Atlantic Avenue exit. The driver kept going. The rider, a 30-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, died at the hospital, and police later charged a trucker with leaving the scene (ABC7, NY Daily News).
He was one of 6 people killed on the streets and highways of Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill–Gowanus–Red Hook since Jan 1, 2022. Another 1,099 people were injured here in that time, across 2,565 crashes (NYC Open Data).
“We know how to fix it: safer street design,” State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said at a Brooklyn street-safety rally this summer (BKReader).
The highway and the avenue keep drawing blood
The BQE near Atlantic Avenue is this area’s worst hot spot, with 1 death and 248 injuries since 2022. Atlantic Avenue itself saw another 1 death and 41 injuries (NYC Open Data). The pattern is not subtle; it’s carved into the map.
Crashes here spike through the morning and midday. Deaths are logged at 9, 10, and 11 AM hours in the dataset, even as injuries climb across the day (NYC Open Data).
Trucks are big. People are breakable.
Since 2022, trucks have been involved in pedestrian harm in this area, including 2 pedestrian deaths captured in the records. Sedans and SUVs injure far more people, but heavy vehicles leave no margin when they miss (NYC Open Data).
Named, fixable factors appear again and again: failure to yield and inattention/distraction are present in injury and death crashes here. Unsafe speed shows up in deadly cases too, including an 18-year-old killed as a passenger at Atlantic and Court in 2023, where police cited speed (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4655140).
Make the turns human. Slow the straights.
On local streets, the fixes are simple and known: daylight corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns at Atlantic, Court, Columbia, and Smith. On truck routes, tighten curb radii and add protection at crosswalks. Targeted enforcement for yielding and phone use belongs at the same corners. These match the conditions the city’s own data shows here.
The laws on the table, and who has moved
Citywide, Albany has already locked in 24/7 speed cameras through 2030, a program the governor signed this June. Sponsors and supporters say cameras cut speeds and injuries; the law is on the books to keep them running (Streetsblog NYC).
The next lever is stopping repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045/A2299) would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with a record of violations. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsors the Senate bill and voted it forward in committee. Assembly Members Jo Anne Simon and Marcela Mitaynes co-sponsor the Assembly version, and Simon also backed a bill to expand camera enforcement against obscured plates (S4045, A2299).
After the sirens fade
The officer died on the BQE. A truck driver was charged with leaving him there. The rest of us still walk Atlantic. We still cross Court. The numbers do not blink.
The laws exist. The designs exist. The names will, too, if nothing changes. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they already have. Start here: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on the BQE near Atlantic?
▸ How bad is traffic violence here since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Which factors show up again and again?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Who can act now?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-31
- Off-duty NYPD officer killed on the way to work in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-08-28
- Truck driver arrested in Brooklyn crash that killed off-duty NYPD cop on motorcycle, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-28
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-04-16
Other Representatives
District 52
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 39
456 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-1090
250 Broadway, Suite 1745, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
District 26
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 76, District 39, AD 52, SD 26, Brooklyn CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
10Int 1386-2025
Hanif is primary sponsor of prompt street furniture repair, modestly improving safety.▸Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
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File Int 1386-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-09-10
5
Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist on Hicks▸Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
5
Lander Publishes Bus Report Cards Calls For Accountability▸Sep 5 - Comptroller Brad Lander’s bus report cards land hard. Grades are low. The report names failing routes and service collapse. Poor bus service pushes riders toward cars and raises street danger. The transparency could force bus-priority fixes that help pedestrians and cyclists.
"Comptroller Brad Lander is out with his latest bus report cards, and the grades are as low as expected." -- Brad S. Lander
This is a report release, not legislation (no bill number, file number null). Status: released. Committee: N/A. Key date: report published September 5, 2025 and covered by Streetsblog NYC. Matter title: "Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition." Comptroller Brad Lander issued the bus report cards. Streetsblog reporter David Meyer filed the coverage. Brad S. Lander urged bus report card transparency. Safety note: "Publishing poor bus report cards doesn’t change conditions directly, though weak bus service undermines mode shift and can increase car traffic risk. The transparency could, however, spur bus-priority improvements that would benefit pedestrians and cyclists."
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Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Lander Issues Failing Bus Report Card Cites Neutral Safety Effects▸Sep 4 - Brad Lander’s report flunks the city’s bus network. More than half of 332 routes earned a D or worse. Slow, unreliable service strands riders. Without fixes, poor transit can push people into cars and worsen street danger.
"City Comptroller Brad Lander is already doling out failing grades for lackluster bus service in NYC." -- Brad S. Lander
No bill number. This is a Comptroller report published Sept 4, 2025 and not before a Council committee. The matter borrows the AMNY headline: "F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines." Comptroller Brad S. Lander issued and backed the scathing grades. No council sponsors or votes are recorded. A report card critiquing bus performance has no immediate safety effect on pedestrians and cyclists. If it spurs bus‑priority upgrades that speed buses and reduce car dependence, safety could improve; without follow‑through, poor service may push riders to driving and worsen street danger.
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F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines,
AMNY,
Published 2025-09-04
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
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Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.
- File Int 1386-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
5
Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist on Hicks▸Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
5
Lander Publishes Bus Report Cards Calls For Accountability▸Sep 5 - Comptroller Brad Lander’s bus report cards land hard. Grades are low. The report names failing routes and service collapse. Poor bus service pushes riders toward cars and raises street danger. The transparency could force bus-priority fixes that help pedestrians and cyclists.
"Comptroller Brad Lander is out with his latest bus report cards, and the grades are as low as expected." -- Brad S. Lander
This is a report release, not legislation (no bill number, file number null). Status: released. Committee: N/A. Key date: report published September 5, 2025 and covered by Streetsblog NYC. Matter title: "Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition." Comptroller Brad Lander issued the bus report cards. Streetsblog reporter David Meyer filed the coverage. Brad S. Lander urged bus report card transparency. Safety note: "Publishing poor bus report cards doesn’t change conditions directly, though weak bus service undermines mode shift and can increase car traffic risk. The transparency could, however, spur bus-priority improvements that would benefit pedestrians and cyclists."
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Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Lander Issues Failing Bus Report Card Cites Neutral Safety Effects▸Sep 4 - Brad Lander’s report flunks the city’s bus network. More than half of 332 routes earned a D or worse. Slow, unreliable service strands riders. Without fixes, poor transit can push people into cars and worsen street danger.
"City Comptroller Brad Lander is already doling out failing grades for lackluster bus service in NYC." -- Brad S. Lander
No bill number. This is a Comptroller report published Sept 4, 2025 and not before a Council committee. The matter borrows the AMNY headline: "F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines." Comptroller Brad S. Lander issued and backed the scathing grades. No council sponsors or votes are recorded. A report card critiquing bus performance has no immediate safety effect on pedestrians and cyclists. If it spurs bus‑priority upgrades that speed buses and reduce car dependence, safety could improve; without follow‑through, poor service may push riders to driving and worsen street danger.
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F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines,
AMNY,
Published 2025-09-04
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
5
Lander Publishes Bus Report Cards Calls For Accountability▸Sep 5 - Comptroller Brad Lander’s bus report cards land hard. Grades are low. The report names failing routes and service collapse. Poor bus service pushes riders toward cars and raises street danger. The transparency could force bus-priority fixes that help pedestrians and cyclists.
"Comptroller Brad Lander is out with his latest bus report cards, and the grades are as low as expected." -- Brad S. Lander
This is a report release, not legislation (no bill number, file number null). Status: released. Committee: N/A. Key date: report published September 5, 2025 and covered by Streetsblog NYC. Matter title: "Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition." Comptroller Brad Lander issued the bus report cards. Streetsblog reporter David Meyer filed the coverage. Brad S. Lander urged bus report card transparency. Safety note: "Publishing poor bus report cards doesn’t change conditions directly, though weak bus service undermines mode shift and can increase car traffic risk. The transparency could, however, spur bus-priority improvements that would benefit pedestrians and cyclists."
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Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Lander Issues Failing Bus Report Card Cites Neutral Safety Effects▸Sep 4 - Brad Lander’s report flunks the city’s bus network. More than half of 332 routes earned a D or worse. Slow, unreliable service strands riders. Without fixes, poor transit can push people into cars and worsen street danger.
"City Comptroller Brad Lander is already doling out failing grades for lackluster bus service in NYC." -- Brad S. Lander
No bill number. This is a Comptroller report published Sept 4, 2025 and not before a Council committee. The matter borrows the AMNY headline: "F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines." Comptroller Brad S. Lander issued and backed the scathing grades. No council sponsors or votes are recorded. A report card critiquing bus performance has no immediate safety effect on pedestrians and cyclists. If it spurs bus‑priority upgrades that speed buses and reduce car dependence, safety could improve; without follow‑through, poor service may push riders to driving and worsen street danger.
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F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines,
AMNY,
Published 2025-09-04
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Sep 5 - Comptroller Brad Lander’s bus report cards land hard. Grades are low. The report names failing routes and service collapse. Poor bus service pushes riders toward cars and raises street danger. The transparency could force bus-priority fixes that help pedestrians and cyclists.
"Comptroller Brad Lander is out with his latest bus report cards, and the grades are as low as expected." -- Brad S. Lander
This is a report release, not legislation (no bill number, file number null). Status: released. Committee: N/A. Key date: report published September 5, 2025 and covered by Streetsblog NYC. Matter title: "Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition." Comptroller Brad Lander issued the bus report cards. Streetsblog reporter David Meyer filed the coverage. Brad S. Lander urged bus report card transparency. Safety note: "Publishing poor bus report cards doesn’t change conditions directly, though weak bus service undermines mode shift and can increase car traffic risk. The transparency could, however, spur bus-priority improvements that would benefit pedestrians and cyclists."
- Friday’s Headlines: D Bus is F’d Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-09-05
4
Lander Issues Failing Bus Report Card Cites Neutral Safety Effects▸Sep 4 - Brad Lander’s report flunks the city’s bus network. More than half of 332 routes earned a D or worse. Slow, unreliable service strands riders. Without fixes, poor transit can push people into cars and worsen street danger.
"City Comptroller Brad Lander is already doling out failing grades for lackluster bus service in NYC." -- Brad S. Lander
No bill number. This is a Comptroller report published Sept 4, 2025 and not before a Council committee. The matter borrows the AMNY headline: "F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines." Comptroller Brad S. Lander issued and backed the scathing grades. No council sponsors or votes are recorded. A report card critiquing bus performance has no immediate safety effect on pedestrians and cyclists. If it spurs bus‑priority upgrades that speed buses and reduce car dependence, safety could improve; without follow‑through, poor service may push riders to driving and worsen street danger.
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F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines,
AMNY,
Published 2025-09-04
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
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Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
31
Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Sep 4 - Brad Lander’s report flunks the city’s bus network. More than half of 332 routes earned a D or worse. Slow, unreliable service strands riders. Without fixes, poor transit can push people into cars and worsen street danger.
"City Comptroller Brad Lander is already doling out failing grades for lackluster bus service in NYC." -- Brad S. Lander
No bill number. This is a Comptroller report published Sept 4, 2025 and not before a Council committee. The matter borrows the AMNY headline: "F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines." Comptroller Brad S. Lander issued and backed the scathing grades. No council sponsors or votes are recorded. A report card critiquing bus performance has no immediate safety effect on pedestrians and cyclists. If it spurs bus‑priority upgrades that speed buses and reduce car dependence, safety could improve; without follow‑through, poor service may push riders to driving and worsen street danger.
- F for frigging slow! Lander’s bus report card claims dismal service on more than half of bus lines, AMNY, Published 2025-09-04
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection▸
-
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
31
Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
- Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
2
Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
26
SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
26
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""There are immense barriers to entry for the often working-class and immigrant New Yorkers that populate our city as street vendors,"" -- Alexa Avilés
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
21
Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
20
Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
19
Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
14Int 1353-2025
Hanif co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator at Smith‑9th Station▸Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
-
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 11 - Summer Streets expands. Streets close to cars for weekends. Crowds swell and bikes and feet fill the asphalt. The city dangles more, but the reach is small. Where cars vanish, walking and cycling flourish; most streets remain unchanged.
"The tallest subway station in NYC is finally getting an elevator. The Smith-9th St station in Gowanus is nearly 90' high. Soon, you'll be able to take an elevator to get there." -- Andrew Gounardes
File number: none. Status: statement, not legislation. Committee action: none. On August 11, 2025, David Meyer published a Streetsblog NYC piece and wrote, "Summer Streets is bigger and better than ever and New Yorkers are begging for more." There is no council bill or sponsor. Meyer praises the expansion while criticizing its limited scale. A safety analyst notes: "Expanding Summer Streets increases car-free space, encourages mode shift to walking and cycling, and demonstrates the safety and enjoyment possible with reduced vehicle traffic, supporting system-wide safety and equity for vulnerable road users." The car-free weekends run Aug. 16 in Manhattan and Aug. 23 in Brooklyn and the Bronx, showing safety gains that remain localized.
- Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Street Elevators Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
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Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"the station will get elevators as part of the MTA's approved $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029" -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
11
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
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Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
"the addition of elevators will make the subway accessible to all." -- Andrew Gounardes
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11
11
Jo Anne Simon Praises Safety‑Boosting Smith‑9th Elevator Plan▸Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
-
Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 11 - MTA will add elevators to Smith‑9th Street, ending a brutal 90‑foot climb. The change opens the station to seniors and people with disabilities. More transit riders may mean fewer cars, cutting pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger.
"praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility" -- Jo Anne Simon
Bill number: none — this is an MTA capital plan project. Status: announced Aug. 11, 2025. Committee: N/A. Key dates: funded in the MTA’s approved $68.4 billion 2025–2029 capital plan. The announcement quotes the article title: "Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators." State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said, “With elevators coming to the Smith-9th Street station, that’s finally going to change.” Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon praised the MTA for prioritizing accessibility. Safety analysts note: improved subway accessibility encourages mode shift from driving to transit, reducing pedestrian and cyclist exposure to traffic danger and supporting safer, more equitable streets.
- Tall order: Smith-9th Streets subway station, city’s highest, to get elevators, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-11
11
Simon Backs Safety‑Boosting Elevator Installation at Smith‑9th▸Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
-
Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-11
Aug 11 - Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.
Bill/file number: none. Status: MTA announced planned installation on August 11, 2025. Committee: none listed. BKReader ran the piece titled "Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift," noting "The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station." State Senator Andrew Gounardes praised the plan. Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon backed it. NYCHA leaders voiced support. MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo called the stop the clearest case for access. Installing elevators improves transit accessibility for people with mobility challenges, reducing reliance on walking or cycling along potentially hazardous routes and supporting an equitable, safe mode shift to public transit.
- Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift, BKReader, Published 2025-08-11