Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatbush?
Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits
Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Flatbush: Lives Shattered, Numbers Rising
A mother and her son, walking near Bedford Avenue, hear a bus jump the curb. Metal tears through fence and flesh. The boy is eight. His mother is forty-three. Both survive, but the scars will last. “Thank God they were conscious. She was able to speak to me. The little boy was pretty much in shock,” said a school employee who saw the aftermath.
In the last twelve months, Flatbush saw 388 crashes, 292 injuries, and 2 people seriously hurt. No deaths this year—yet. But the numbers do not rest. Four people have died since 2022. Over a thousand have been injured. Trucks, buses, SUVs, sedans—they all take their share. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—they pay the price.
Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Weight of Inaction
After the school bus crash, Councilmember Farrah Louis acknowledged the need for more traffic safety in this area. The words hang in the air. Promises are easy. Change is slow. Sammy’s Law now lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The power is there. The clock ticks. The council can act. The mayor can act. They have not.
What’s Been Done—and What Hasn’t
Speed cameras work. Where installed, speeding drops. But the law that keeps them running is always on the edge of expiring. Protected bike lanes and safer intersections come in fits and starts. Each delay means another family waits at the hospital.
The Next Step: Demand Action Now
Flatbush does not need more studies. It needs leaders to use the tools they have. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets that protect people, not just cars. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
Other Representatives
District 42
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 40
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Flatbush Flatbush sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush
Int 1138-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill to ban parking near crosswalks, boosting street safety.▸Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.
Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.
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File Int 1138-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-05
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Pedestrian at Beverley▸Sedan made a bad left on Beverley. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She took the hit to her knee and leg. Driver failed to yield. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan turned left onto Beverley Rd near Flatbush Ave and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her bruised and injured. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the car. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The crash shows how driver mistakes put people on foot at risk.
Pedestrian Injured by Tractor Truck Rear Impact▸A male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after being struck by the center back end of a northbound tractor truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the roadway.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a northbound tractor truck traveling straight ahead struck him with the center back end of the vehicle on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The truck driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2006 KW-TRUCK/BUS. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck. No helmet use or crossing signal compliance was reported as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact from the truck's rear and the pedestrian's presence in the roadway.
Int 1105-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.
Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Pedestrian at Beverley▸Sedan made a bad left on Beverley. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She took the hit to her knee and leg. Driver failed to yield. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan turned left onto Beverley Rd near Flatbush Ave and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her bruised and injured. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the car. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The crash shows how driver mistakes put people on foot at risk.
Pedestrian Injured by Tractor Truck Rear Impact▸A male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after being struck by the center back end of a northbound tractor truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the roadway.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a northbound tractor truck traveling straight ahead struck him with the center back end of the vehicle on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The truck driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2006 KW-TRUCK/BUS. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck. No helmet use or crossing signal compliance was reported as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact from the truck's rear and the pedestrian's presence in the roadway.
Int 1105-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
-
File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
- Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Pedestrian at Beverley▸Sedan made a bad left on Beverley. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She took the hit to her knee and leg. Driver failed to yield. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan turned left onto Beverley Rd near Flatbush Ave and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her bruised and injured. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the car. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The crash shows how driver mistakes put people on foot at risk.
Pedestrian Injured by Tractor Truck Rear Impact▸A male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after being struck by the center back end of a northbound tractor truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the roadway.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a northbound tractor truck traveling straight ahead struck him with the center back end of the vehicle on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The truck driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2006 KW-TRUCK/BUS. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck. No helmet use or crossing signal compliance was reported as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact from the truck's rear and the pedestrian's presence in the roadway.
Int 1105-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Sedan made a bad left on Beverley. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She took the hit to her knee and leg. Driver failed to yield. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan turned left onto Beverley Rd near Flatbush Ave and struck a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her bruised and injured. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the car. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The crash shows how driver mistakes put people on foot at risk.
Pedestrian Injured by Tractor Truck Rear Impact▸A male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after being struck by the center back end of a northbound tractor truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the roadway.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a northbound tractor truck traveling straight ahead struck him with the center back end of the vehicle on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The truck driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2006 KW-TRUCK/BUS. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck. No helmet use or crossing signal compliance was reported as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact from the truck's rear and the pedestrian's presence in the roadway.
Int 1105-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after being struck by the center back end of a northbound tractor truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the roadway.
According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured when a northbound tractor truck traveling straight ahead struck him with the center back end of the vehicle on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The truck driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2006 KW-TRUCK/BUS. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck. No helmet use or crossing signal compliance was reported as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact from the truck's rear and the pedestrian's presence in the roadway.
Int 1105-2024Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
- File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13
Int 1105-2024Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.▸Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
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File Int 1105-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.
- File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave▸A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave▸A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.
BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A BMW sedan hit a 37-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered fractured hip and leg. Shock followed. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue H in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact hit the pedestrian at the left front bumper of the car. The victim suffered a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, with injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. The police report identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Parkside Avenue▸A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.
Sedan Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Against Signal▸A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.
2Rear-End SUV Collision Injures Two Men▸Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.
According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2E-Bike Collision Injures Two Men on Bedford Avenue▸Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.
Int 0346-2024Joseph votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Louis votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian Along Flatbush Avenue▸A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.
Convertible Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Parkside▸A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.
A convertible hit an 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue. She suffered fractured knee and leg. The car showed no damage. The driver kept straight. The crash happened away from any intersection.
According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was struck by a westbound Ford convertible while crossing Parkside Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed woman, made no evasive moves and the car showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even away from intersections, with no driver fault recorded in the report.