Feb 28 - Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.

• File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.

Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.

• File Int 0263-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.

• File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.

Int 0161-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Louis (primary), Carr, Ung, Holden, Ariola, Paladino, and Morano. The bill orders DOT to assess at least 100 speed camera locations each year for raised speed reducer feasibility. If feasible, DOT must install the bump within a year. The law demands annual reports on these checks and on shifts in dangerous driving at treated sites. The bill summary reads: 'requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.' Council aims to force physical changes where cameras alone fail.

• File Int 0161-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 23 - Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, was stopped in traffic before impact. The front vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck at the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 30-year-old female front passenger in the front vehicle. She sustained a head contusion and bruising, was conscious, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the rear-end impact suggests driver error related to following distance or attention. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn on East 18 Street. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused visible damage to the vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 18 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors but highlights the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—as the critical action preceding the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - A 68-year-old woman suffered a head injury after an SUV made a left turn and struck her in a marked crosswalk on Ditmas Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 7:00 PM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Dodge SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify contributing factors but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn, indicating a critical moment of interaction between the turning vehicle and pedestrian crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 4 - A westbound sedan struck the left rear bumper of an eastbound bus on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and were semiconscious or in shock. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious pain complaints.

According to the police report, at 1:00 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a westbound BMW sedan collided with the left rear bumper of an eastbound MTA bus. The sedan's driver and a right rear passenger sustained neck injuries and were reported semiconscious and in shock, respectively. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for the occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bus was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections even when both vehicles are traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 3 - Sedan and SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue. Sedan driver, 27, suffered head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians involved. Impact left scars on metal and flesh.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while heading south on Flatbush Avenue near East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The 27-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not identify explicit driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their impacted panels. No pedestrians were involved. No ejections occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on Church Avenue at 5:35 p.m. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with bruises from the impact.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Church Avenue, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The sedan was initially parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike was struck on its right side doors. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 40-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of an eastbound SUV collided with the pedestrian, causing a severe knee and lower leg fracture. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:05 AM. A 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg after being struck outside an intersection. The collision involved multiple SUVs traveling eastbound. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 2019 Honda SUV, was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, and the report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical error. The impact point was the center front end of the Honda SUV, which sustained damage. Two other parked SUVs were involved indirectly, showing a complex crash scene. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 47-year-old woman walking near East 19 Street was struck by an SUV whose driver fell asleep. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened as the vehicle was entering a parked position, colliding with a parked SUV nearby.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:33 AM near East 19 Street in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old female pedestrian, conscious but injured, was hit by a northbound SUV whose driver fell asleep, a critical contributing factor cited in the report. The vehicle was entering a parked position when it struck the pedestrian outside the roadway, causing head injuries and abrasions. The SUV's center front end sustained damage, and it also collided with a parked SUV, damaging the right side doors and right front quarter panel. The report highlights driver error—specifically falling asleep—as the primary cause. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver fatigue in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - A 51-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a serious back injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Cortelyou Road around 1:10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, driven by a female driver holding a permit license, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his back and remained conscious after the impact. The driver’s errors in yielding and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - Three sedans collided westbound on Caton Avenue. A 62-year-old female passenger suffered full-body injuries and whiplash. The crash stemmed from a driver following too closely, causing rear-end impacts and serious harm inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling westbound on Caton Avenue collided in a chain-reaction crash at 9:40 a.m. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' cited as the driver error leading to the collision. One vehicle's center back end was struck, indicating rear-end impact. A 62-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining bodily injuries described as affecting the entire body and complaining of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report notes the driver of one vehicle was unlicensed, adding to the systemic dangers present. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances and unlicensed driving on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. He was ejected and suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

The crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan collided with a 29-year-old man riding an e-scooter. The rider was ejected and sustained back injuries, classified as severe. According to the police report, the contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver’s inexperience also played a role in the incident. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19