Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Dyker Heights?
The Blood Doesn’t Lie: Dyker Heights Demands Safer Streets Now
Dyker Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Five dead. Three seriously hurt. In Dyker Heights, the years grind on and the bodies keep coming. Since 2022, 901 crashes have torn through these streets. 460 people injured. The dead do not speak. The wounded limp home, if they can.
No one is spared. Children, elders, workers. In the last twelve months alone, 157 injuries. Two deaths last year. This year, none yet. But the blood dries fast on the sidewalk. The next call is always coming.
The Pattern: Who Pays the Price
Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. Cars and SUVs hit hardest. In the last three years, SUVs and sedans were behind the majority of deaths and injuries. Trucks and buses, less frequent, but no less final. Motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—each leaves its own mark, but the steel always wins.
The old and the young are not safe. An 83-year-old woman, dead after a driver backed an SUV into her. A 52-year-old woman, killed crossing at Bay Ridge Avenue. Names fade. The pain does not.
Leadership: Action or Delay?
The city claims progress. Vision Zero. New speed limits. More cameras. But in Dyker Heights, the carnage continues. The council votes, the mayor speaks, the DOT draws new lines. Still, the ambulances come. Promises do not stop cars.
Local leaders must do more. Lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Harden every crosswalk. Expand camera enforcement. End the delays. Every day without action is another day of risk.
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. These are not accidents. Every crash is a choice made possible by policy, by silence, by delay. Call your council member. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for the next siren. Take action now.
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District 49
6904 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Room 523, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Dyker Heights Dyker Heights sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 38, AD 49, SD 17, Brooklyn CB10.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Dyker Heights
Gounardes Supports Local Control of Speed Cameras Safety Boosting▸Mayor Adams stood with a grieving family. He demanded Albany let New York City control speed cameras, lower speed limits, and expand red-light cameras. He slammed laws that shield reckless drivers. Advocates say enforcement is not enough. Streets must change to save lives.
On March 25, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement urging Albany to grant New York City authority over its speed camera enforcement system, lower speed limits, and expand red-light camera programs. Adams criticized the law that forces cameras off at 10 p.m., asking, 'Who are we protecting? We're protecting the speeders?' He cited clear data showing cameras cut violations and crashes. State Senator Andrew Gounardes echoed Adams, questioning why lawmakers outside the city control local street safety. Adams admitted NYPD traffic enforcement has dropped and pledged to prioritize it. Advocates argue enforcement alone is not enough and call for street redesigns to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic deaths remain high, especially when cameras are off. The push highlights a fight for local control and safer streets for all vulnerable New Yorkers.
-
Adams Wants Albany Help in Stopping Reckless Drivers, But There is Much More He Can Do On His Own,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-25
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 12-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and alone.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck him on the left front quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing 85 Street▸A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing 85 Street. The sedan was making a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. No visible complaints were reported at the scene. The driver had no damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 85 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. The pedestrian’s confusion or error is also noted but the report does not assign fault. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors in the crash.
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.
S 5130Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
Mayor Adams stood with a grieving family. He demanded Albany let New York City control speed cameras, lower speed limits, and expand red-light cameras. He slammed laws that shield reckless drivers. Advocates say enforcement is not enough. Streets must change to save lives.
On March 25, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement urging Albany to grant New York City authority over its speed camera enforcement system, lower speed limits, and expand red-light camera programs. Adams criticized the law that forces cameras off at 10 p.m., asking, 'Who are we protecting? We're protecting the speeders?' He cited clear data showing cameras cut violations and crashes. State Senator Andrew Gounardes echoed Adams, questioning why lawmakers outside the city control local street safety. Adams admitted NYPD traffic enforcement has dropped and pledged to prioritize it. Advocates argue enforcement alone is not enough and call for street redesigns to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic deaths remain high, especially when cameras are off. The push highlights a fight for local control and safer streets for all vulnerable New Yorkers.
- Adams Wants Albany Help in Stopping Reckless Drivers, But There is Much More He Can Do On His Own, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-25
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 12-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and alone.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck him on the left front quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing 85 Street▸A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing 85 Street. The sedan was making a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. No visible complaints were reported at the scene. The driver had no damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 85 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. The pedestrian’s confusion or error is also noted but the report does not assign fault. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors in the crash.
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.
S 5130Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 12-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and alone.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck him on the left front quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing 85 Street▸A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing 85 Street. The sedan was making a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. No visible complaints were reported at the scene. The driver had no damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 85 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. The pedestrian’s confusion or error is also noted but the report does not assign fault. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors in the crash.
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.
S 5130Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing 85 Street. The sedan was making a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. No visible complaints were reported at the scene. The driver had no damage to the vehicle.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 85 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. The pedestrian’s confusion or error is also noted but the report does not assign fault. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors in the crash.
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.
S 5130Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.
S 5130Gounardes votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
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Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
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Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.
E-Bike Strikes Flatbed Truck Turning Right▸A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
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Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.
Andrew Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting MTA Funding Increase▸Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
-
Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-28
Albany leaders debate MTA’s future. Advocates want $500 million yearly to keep subways and buses moving. Riders face fare hikes and service cuts if lawmakers stall. The fight is urgent. Riders wait. Cars kill. Transit saves lives.
This funding debate centers on Gov. Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which allocates $6.6 billion in operating aid for the MTA but lacks new dedicated revenue. The proposal, discussed on January 28, 2022, has not advanced to a formal committee or bill stage. The matter: 'Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?' State Sen. Andrew Gounardes backs progressive funding, saying, 'Funding high-ridership bus routes and the subway such that transit options would be arriving every six minutes is something we need to be pushing for.' Comptroller Brad Lander and advocates like the Riders Alliance demand $500 million per year to avoid fare hikes and boost service. The push is clear: more frequent, affordable transit keeps vulnerable New Yorkers out of harm’s way. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the stakes for pedestrians and riders are life and death.
- Who Wants To Give The MTA Half A Billion Dollars?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-28