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 4
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 41
▸ Contusion/Bruise 65
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 25
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Coney Island-Sea Gate
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.
CloseSidewalk, Neptune Avenue: One Woman Down. The Cars Keep Coming.
Coney Island-Sea Gate: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025
Just after noon on Oct 15, an 89‑year‑old woman stood on the sidewalk at Neptune Avenue and W 6th Street. The driver of a 2013 SUV backed up and hit her. She died there. Police also recorded two other women injured. Source.
She was one of 4 people killed in Coney Island–Sea Gate since 2022, with 975 injured in crashes here. Source.
This Week
- Oct 15: A driver backing an SUV hit three people on the Neptune Ave sidewalk at W 6th; the 89‑year‑old died. Open data and AMNY.
- Oct 13: A driver in an SUV turned right at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl and injured a person walking who had the signal, police recorded failure to yield. Open data.
- Sep 30: A driver in a Ford pickup turned left at Surf Ave and W 20th and injured a 28‑year‑old woman stepping out from behind a parked vehicle; police recorded limited view. Open data.
Neptune and Mermaid: where the bodies pile up
Neptune Avenue is a top hotspot here, with a recorded death and 57 injuries. Mermaid Avenue is another, with a recorded death and 58 injuries. Source.
Crashes hit hardest in the afternoon and early evening. Injuries peak around 3 PM; deaths have clustered from midday into the night. Source.
People walking carry the worst of it: 3 pedestrian deaths and 196 injured since 2022 in this area. Heavy vehicles play a role too; drivers of trucks and buses account for one local pedestrian death and multiple injuries. Source.
What police wrote down
At Cropsey and Hart, police recorded the driver’s failure to yield on a right turn. On Surf and W 20th, police cited an obstructed view as a factor when a driver turned left and hit a woman outside the crosswalk. On Neptune and W 6th, the SUV was backing when it mounted the sidewalk and killed the 89‑year‑old. Open data.
The repeat offenders keep speeding
Citywide, the habit is clear. Since 2022, cameras have issued at least 28,549 school‑zone speeding tickets that would have been prevented after a driver crossed 6 tickets in 12 months, and 12,815 after crossing 16. In 2025 alone, those “preventable” tickets total 6,262 (6‑ticket bar) and 2,921 (16‑ticket bar). CrashCount speeding analysis and policy brief.
Some of those plates show up here. One black Audi sedan with New York plate LCM8254 took 457 camera tickets citywide in the past year; it was recorded in this area recently. Others include a Lexus LPY1138 with 233, and a Pennsylvania Nissan KZC2999 with 197. CrashCount speeding analysis.
Fix the corners that kill
On Neptune and Mermaid and the streets between, the pattern fits a few acts: right‑turn failures to yield, left turns with limited sight, and drivers entering sidewalks. The fixes are simple and known: daylight the corners, harden the turns, give walkers a head start, and add vertical calming so backing and fast turns are rare and slow. Target them where the bodies fall first.
The officials on the hook
Your council member is Justin L. Brannan. He has sponsored a bill to install a stop sign or signal “at all crosswalks” by Jan 1, 2027 (Int 1394-2025) and co‑sponsored measures on school‑area traffic devices and crosswalk daylighting (Int 1353-2025, Int 1138-2024).
Your state senator is Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. She voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045). The Assembly still must act.
Your assembly member is Alec Brook‑Krasny. On speed‑camera reauthorization votes, he was recorded as a “no.” Streetsblog summary.
Use the tools that save lives
- Lower speeds on these blocks. New York City now has the power to set safer limits. Use it. /take_action/
- Pass and enforce S4045 to put speed limiters on repeat offenders. Open States.
One woman died on a sidewalk at Neptune and W 6th. The corners are telling us what to do. Do it now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened on Neptune Avenue on Oct 15?
▸ How bad is traffic violence in Coney Island–Sea Gate?
▸ Where are the worst hotspots locally?
▸ What policies can stop repeat dangerous driving?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-22
- Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD, amNY, Published 2025-10-17
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council Legistar – Int 1394-2025 and related matters, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-25
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Elderly driver hits 3 women in Brooklyn, killing 1, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-15
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Justin L. Brannan
District 47
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
▸ Other Geographies
Coney Island-Sea Gate Coney Island-Sea Gate sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Coney Island-Sea Gate
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Sedan driver rear-ends SUV on Belt Parkway▸Sep 11 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a sedan driver hit an SUV’s right rear. The SUV driver, 29, reported back pain and whiplash. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan driver hit the rear of an SUV. The sedan had center front damage. The SUV had right rear bumper damage. The SUV’s driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. A 3-year-old passenger in the SUV and other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. The crash was logged at 8:35 a.m. No driver errors were recorded in the report.
10Int 1386-2025
Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist 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
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Passenger Hurt in Belt Parkway SUV Crash▸Sep 7 - Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. The crash injured a 51-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She reported a concussion and a shoulder injury and was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight eastbound when the drivers crashed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers. The Ford SUV carried New Jersey plates; the Lincoln had New York plates. Damage was recorded to the left front quarter of one vehicle and the right front quarter of the other. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Merging driver hits slowing SUVs on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.
Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.
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Pickup driver rear-ends sedan at W 21 St▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
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Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
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Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
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Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
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SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
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Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
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Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
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Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
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Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
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Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
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Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
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SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Sep 11 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a sedan driver hit an SUV’s right rear. The SUV driver, 29, reported back pain and whiplash. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan driver hit the rear of an SUV. The sedan had center front damage. The SUV had right rear bumper damage. The SUV’s driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. A 3-year-old passenger in the SUV and other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. The crash was logged at 8:35 a.m. No driver errors were recorded in the report.
10Int 1386-2025
Brannan co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist 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
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Passenger Hurt in Belt Parkway SUV Crash▸Sep 7 - Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. The crash injured a 51-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She reported a concussion and a shoulder injury and was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight eastbound when the drivers crashed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers. The Ford SUV carried New Jersey plates; the Lincoln had New York plates. Damage was recorded to the left front quarter of one vehicle and the right front quarter of the other. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Merging driver hits slowing SUVs on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.
Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.
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Pickup driver rear-ends sedan at W 21 St▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
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Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
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Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
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Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
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
7
Passenger Hurt in Belt Parkway SUV Crash▸Sep 7 - Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. The crash injured a 51-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She reported a concussion and a shoulder injury and was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight eastbound when the drivers crashed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers. The Ford SUV carried New Jersey plates; the Lincoln had New York plates. Damage was recorded to the left front quarter of one vehicle and the right front quarter of the other. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
5
Merging driver hits slowing SUVs on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.
Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.
3
Pickup driver rear-ends sedan at W 21 St▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
1
Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
31
Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Sep 7 - Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two drivers in eastbound SUVs collided on the Belt Parkway. The crash injured a 51-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She reported a concussion and a shoulder injury and was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight eastbound when the drivers crashed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers. The Ford SUV carried New Jersey plates; the Lincoln had New York plates. Damage was recorded to the left front quarter of one vehicle and the right front quarter of the other. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
5
Merging driver hits slowing SUVs on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.
Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.
3
Pickup driver rear-ends sedan at W 21 St▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
1
Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
31
Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Sep 5 - A driver merging west on the Belt hit two slowing SUVs near Shell Road. Two women drivers suffered head injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by drivers.
Three vehicles were westbound on the Belt Parkway near Shell Road. The driver of a sedan was merging. The drivers of two SUVs were slowing or stopping. Points of impact recorded: the sedan’s left front bumper; right side doors on one SUV; right rear bumper on the second SUV. Two women drivers were hurt with head injuries: a 51-year-old and a 57-year-old, the latter recorded in shock. According to the police report, police recorded unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by drivers.
3
Pickup driver rear-ends sedan at W 21 St▸Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
1
Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
31
Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit the back of a sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave. Two rear passengers suffered arm bruises. The sedan driver reported head pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver going east rear-ended an eastbound sedan on W 21 St at Neptune Ave in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers, men 53 and 66, sustained shoulder bruises and were listed as injured. The sedan’s 62-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage listed a center-front impact to the pickup and a center-rear impact to the sedan, consistent with a rear-end crash. Both vehicles were traveling east, per the report.
1
Segway Rider Ejected on Neptune Avenue▸Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
31
Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
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NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Sep 1 - A 30-year-old Segway rider was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a Segway was ejected after a frontal impact on Neptune Avenue at W 8th Street. He suffered an elbow and lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report records one 'Other Motorized' operator traveling south. The Segway shows center-front damage and the point of impact is listed as center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed. Police recorded no other people or vehicles involved; the rider was the sole injured party.
31
Trailing SUV Rear-Ends Lead SUV on Surf Ave▸Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 31 - A westbound SUV rear-ended another SUV at W 8 St and Surf Ave in Brooklyn. Four people — two drivers and two front-seat passengers — were injured, with whiplash and head and back complaints. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed."
Two westbound SUVs collided at W 8 St and Surf Ave when the driver of the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Four people were injured: the two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Reported injuries include whiplash and complaints of head and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on an occupant entry. Vehicle damage was center front end on the rear SUV and center back end on the lead SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
27
SUV turns, strikes cyclist on Neptune▸Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 27 - An SUV turned off Neptune and hit a man on a bike. The rider went down with a leg bruise. The Lexus showed right‑front damage. Police cite traffic control disregarded. A simple turn became a hit on W 5th.
A Lexus SUV making a right turn on Neptune Ave at W 5 St struck a 55-year-old man riding east on a bike. The cyclist was injured, with a knee and lower-leg contusion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Driver errors listed include Traffic Control Disregarded. The SUV showed right-front bumper impact; the bike had front-end damage. The data lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, noted after driver errors as recorded in the report.
25
Sedan strikes northbound cyclist on Shell▸Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 25 - A sedan cut across Shell Road and hit a northbound cyclist. Metal to leg. Rider down, ejected, in shock. The Nissan’s right front smashed his front wheel. Brooklyn traffic swallowed another person on a bike.
A Nissan sedan traveling east hit a northbound bicyclist at 2896 Shell Rd in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, ejected, and in shock with lower‑leg trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors list Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The data show the car’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s front end while both were going straight. The bicyclist was unlicensed, noted only as a status, not a cause. No driver errors were recorded by NYPD in this dataset, a silence that obscures responsibility in a car‑bike impact. The record notes the cyclist wore no safety equipment, after the system’s failure to name driver mistakes.
18
SUV slams stopped taxi on Neptune▸Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 18 - Eastbound SUV lost consciousness and hit a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19th. The cab’s rear crushed. Two passengers hurt. The SUV driver injured. Brooklyn street turns into a trap for the people inside.
An eastbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Neptune Ave at W 19 St in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers were injured with back pain, and the SUV driver was also injured. According to the police report, “contributing factors” included “Lost Consciousness” and “Illnes.” The data shows the SUV hit the taxi’s center back end while the taxi was stopped in traffic, indicating driver incapacitation before impact. Driver errors listed are Lost Consciousness and Illnes. Only after those factors does equipment appear in the data; belts were used by occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "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" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Brannan 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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
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
12
Driver's left turn hits pedestrian on Surf Ave▸Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 12 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Surf Ave and struck a 31-year-old man at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Surf Ave at W 22 St and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. He suffered whole-body injuries, a reported concussion, and was listed in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the vehicle pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact and damage as the right front bumper, consistent with the driver’s left turn striking a person at the intersection.
12
Brannan Backs Misguided License ID Requirement For E‑Bikes▸Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
-
NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
-
Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 12 - City Hall pressed Lyft to demand driver's licenses for Citi Bike e-bikes. The move blocks teens and riders without IDs. Ridership falls. Safety-in-numbers weakens. Equity splits wider while hazardous streets and vehicles remain the real threat.
""a disaster waiting to happen,"" -- Justin L. Brannan
Not a bill — a regulatory request. On August 12, 2025, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher asking for "appropriate age verification steps," such as requiring a driver's license or learner's permit. The action follows Mastro's June 5 emergency mandate capping e-bike speeds and a late-July letter from Council Member Justin Brannan, who called the self-reported age system "a disaster waiting to happen." Lyft says it is "currently reviewing" the letter. Safety analysts warn proof-based ID checks create barriers for marginalized riders without licenses, likely cutting mode shift, undermining street equity, and leaving systemic vehicle and infrastructure dangers unaddressed.
- NYC asks Lyft to require ID for Citi Bike e-bikes to curb underage riders, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-12
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Brannan Backs Misguided Age Verification For Citi Bike E-bikes▸Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
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Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-09
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Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
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Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 9 - Mayor Eric Adams urges age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes after underage teens unlock helmetless, top-speed rides. He pushes Lyft or NYC DOT to add ID checks as reported e-bike crashes rise.
"Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan recently wrote a letter to Lyft asking them to implement age verification, writing, “I hear from parents who are worried about their kids. This is a potential disaster just waiting to happen — and it’s entirely preventable.”" -- Justin L. Brannan
Bill number: none — this is a regulatory request. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: N/A. Key dates: event 2025-08-09; published 2025-08-09. The matter title reads: "Don't let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes." Mayor Eric Adams is named as supporting age verification for Citi Bike e-bikes. Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan wrote to Lyft asking for ID checks, writing, "I hear from parents who are worried..." The piece urges Lyft to add age verification or for NYC DOT to amend its contract. The article cites more than 400 e-bike crashes year-to-date and a 20% rise. No formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note is provided in the record.
- Don’t let underage kids on electric Citi Bikes, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-09
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Brannan Backs Misguided Ferry Feasibility Measure▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
- Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09
1
Driver Hits Teen on Surf Avenue▸Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Aug 1 - A driver in a sedan hit a 16-year-old girl at Surf Ave and W 30 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Noon sun. Busy street.
A driver in a 2008 Nissan sedan hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Surf Ave and W 30 St in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. The girl suffered a head contusion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 65-year-old woman traveling east, struck her with the center front of the car. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle had New Hampshire registration, and the driver held a Florida license. The report did not list any other contributing factors.
24
Child Driver Injured in Surf Ave Collision▸Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Jul 24 - A six-year-old girl suffered a head injury on Surf Ave. Two children were hurt when their motorized vehicle struck a standing car. No driver errors listed. The street remains unforgiving.
Two children were involved in a crash on Surf Ave at W 24 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a six-year-old girl driving an 'Other Motorized' vehicle suffered a head injury, while an eleven-year-old passenger was also hurt. The children's vehicle struck a standing car, damaging the center front end. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured child was not using safety equipment, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users in city traffic.
20
SUV Turns Left, Hits Standing Scooter▸Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Jul 20 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Neptune Ave and hit a standing scooter. A 44-year-old man suffered a head injury and was listed injured. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Neptune Ave at W 8 St and struck a standing scooter. The scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was listed injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the SUV. The SUV's left front bumper struck the scooter's right front. Both vehicles were traveling west before the collision. The report lists driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
19
Sedan Hits 12-Year-Old Playing in Road▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.
Jul 19 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway in Brooklyn. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. Police listed no driver error or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy playing in the roadway near 2828 W 28 St in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound 2019 Honda sedan at 21:44. The boy suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, was in shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The driver is recorded as female and licensed; the vehicle’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the report. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were reported.