City Council passed a bill to map and expand greenways for cyclists and walkers. The plan targets neglected neighborhoods. It demands real infrastructure, not just paint. Advocates say it will open safe routes, cut danger, and connect the city.

On October 27, 2022, the City Council passed a bill requiring a comprehensive master plan for New York City's greenways. The legislation, championed by Council Member Carlina Rivera and supported by Transportation Committee Chair Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (District 31), mandates the city to study, map, and expand greenways—'highways for cyclists and pedestrians, separated from motor vehicle traffic.' The bill focuses on low-income and underserved neighborhoods, with a final plan due by December 2024 and updates every five years. Rivera said, 'All of us are here today because we believe in a future where New Yorkers of all backgrounds... can safely access active transportation.' Brooks-Powers called it 'a real opportunity... to make a profound impact.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt of Bike New York praised the move, urging the city to build 'real infrastructure for cycling.' The bill passed nearly unanimously, signaling strong council support for safer, more equitable streets.

• Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, amny.com, Published 2022-10-27

A pedestrian crossing Avenue J with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn onto Ocean Parkway. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue J at Ocean Parkway with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west, was making a right turn when its right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver’s actions involved making a right turn, and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council Member Kalman Yeger joined lawmakers to denounce congestion pricing. They called the toll a cash grab and a war on cars. The move threatens funding for subway upgrades. Riders face delays. Streets stay dangerous. The fight over transit funding rages on.

On September 12, 2022, Council Member Kalman Yeger (District 41) joined a group of lawmakers to oppose the MTA’s planned congestion pricing program. The event, covered by the New York Post, saw Yeger and others urge Governor Hochul to delay or cancel the toll. The matter’s summary reads: 'Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’.' Yeger’s action was public opposition, alongside Rep. Lee Zeldin and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who called the plan 'a war on cars.' The toll would fund $15 billion in transit upgrades, including new subway signals and trains. Without this money, the MTA’s capital plan faces a giant hole. No safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of transit investment risks more breakdowns and unsafe streets for vulnerable road users.

• Zeldin hits congestion toll as cash grab as he cites MTA ‘waste’, nypost.com, Published 2022-09-12

Councilmember Borelli and others gathered at City Hall to denounce congestion pricing. They warned of higher tolls, more truck traffic, and rising costs. Lawmakers claimed the plan would hurt working families and outer boroughs. The MTA pressed on, undeterred.

On September 12, 2022, Councilmember Joseph C. Borelli (District 51) joined a bipartisan group at City Hall to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing plan. The rally, covered by Crain's New York, featured lawmakers including Robert Holden, Kalman Yeger, Nicole Malliotakis, and Ritchie Torres. The group argued the plan would 'disproportionately harm working- and middle-class New Yorkers, increase air pollution in outer boroughs, and raise costs for businesses and consumers.' Borelli called it 'bad policy for New York City.' The event did not advance a formal bill but marked a public stand against congestion pricing. The MTA and Governor Hochul support the plan to reduce traffic and fund transit. The Traffic Mobility Review Board continues to review feedback. No safety analyst assessment was provided for vulnerable road users.

• Bipartisan group of lawmakers stumps to oppose congestion pricing, crainsnewyork.com, Published 2022-09-12

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing 19 Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, but it showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 2020 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn. It collided head-on with another vehicle traveling north. Three occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were wearing seat belts and remained inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three occupants in the SUV, including the 23-year-old male driver and two 21- and 23-year-old female passengers, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to all three occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV with defective brakes slammed into stopped traffic on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 68-year-old female passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the chain collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway had defective brakes and failed to stop in time, striking several vehicles stopped in traffic. The crash injured a 68-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat, who suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor. The SUV's front center end collided with the rear center ends of multiple vehicles ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the involved vehicles and resulted in serious injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist riding north was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chrysler SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn collided with a northbound bicyclist at Bay Parkway. The 18-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a factor. The driver of the SUV was licensed and the bicyclist held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver showed signs of inattention. The bike had front-end damage; the sedan showed none.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway attempted a left turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan had no damage, while the bike sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention during a left turn, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, also unlicensed, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV suffered damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both drivers were unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue. One driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police list illness as a factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn collided. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The driver of the struck car, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 29-year-old woman was hit while crossing Avenue H at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue H and East 10 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV’s right side was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was demolished at the front center, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The crash involved three vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but no injuries were reported for other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 38-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 9 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the e-scooter driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south, while the e-scooter was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-bike struck object on 21 Avenue. Driver and teen passenger injured. Both suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Metal and flesh met hard pavement.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into an object. The 28-year-old male driver and 16-year-old male passenger were both injured, suffering abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. Police list driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both victims were conscious and not ejected from the e-bike. No safety equipment was used. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Mc Donald Avenue. The right rear passenger suffered a facial abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. The truck was stationary. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck at Avenue O. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The police report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary and undamaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or injuries were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound Nissan hit a parked Chevrolet on Ocean Parkway. Two women, ages 67 and 90, suffered head wounds. Both stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. No driver errors listed. The street bore the brunt.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south struck a parked 2020 Chevrolet sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The Nissan’s right front bumper hit the Chevrolet’s left rear quarter panel. Two female passengers, aged 67 and 90, suffered head injuries—one with a contusion, the other with abrasions. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of safety equipment as a factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged and two passengers hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26