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Feb 28 - Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council eyes bigger NYPD tow pounds. Bill demands enough space to haul away law-breaking cars. Public reports would track towing. Committee shelves action. Streets wait.

Int 0179-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, would require the NYPD to run tow pounds with enough capacity to deter illegal driving. The bill, introduced February 28, 2024, and discussed again on April 28, 2025, reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department tow pound capacity.' Council Member Kamillah Hanks led as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Restler, Hudson, Louis, and Holden. The bill also calls for public reports on towing operations. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0179-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feb 25 - A GMC SUV turns right at Nostrand and Beverley. Steel meets skull. A 45-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, falls. Bones snap. She lies semiconscious, then still. The driver failed to yield. Four watch from inside the car.

A fatal collision unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Beverley Road in Brooklyn, according to the police report. At 1:58 p.m., a 45-year-old woman was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2017 GMC SUV, registered in New Jersey, made a right turn. The police report states, 'The driver did not yield.' The SUV's right front bumper struck the woman, causing severe head trauma and fractures. She fell, semiconscious, then motionless. Four people were inside the SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, underscoring the driver's error. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. No other contributing factors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feb 7 - An e-scooter rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury after colliding with a parked SUV on Bedford Avenue. The scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper while traveling east. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM in Brooklyn’s 11226 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - A 49-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle traveling eastbound. The crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:25 a.m. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling southbound on Nostrand Avenue and another vehicle moving eastbound. The SUV impacted the right rear bumper of the other vehicle, damaging its center front end. The sole occupant, a 49-year-old male driver, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting his entire body. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV failed to avoid striking the rear of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. This crash underscores risks from rear-end collisions and driver errors leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - An 18-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its center back end, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV backed southbound on East 29 Street in Brooklyn at 15:10. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to yield while backing, striking an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported on the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian presence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - Two sedans traveling north collided on East 34 Street just before midnight. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited passing too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on East 34 Street around 11:55 p.m. when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of a 2017 Toyota and the left front bumper of a 2012 Honda. The driver of one vehicle, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The damage to the vehicles was limited to the bumpers at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Seven Brooklyn officials urge DOT to clear cars from corners. They want boulders, planters, and bike corrals—not just paint. Their call follows deadly crashes. They press the city to use state law and federal funds. DOT promises review. Advocates back the push.

On January 17, 2024, seven Brooklyn elected officials—including Council Member Shahana Hanif, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Members Marcela Mitaynes, Jo Anne Simon, Robert Carroll, and State Senators Zellnor Myrie and Andrew Gounardes—issued a joint letter to the NYC Department of Transportation. They called for 'universal daylighting with hardened materials such as boulders, planters, and bike corrals' at intersections. The officials cited recent fatal crashes and urged the city to opt into a state law banning parking within 20 feet of corners. They want federal funds used for these changes. The group opposes DOT’s slow pace and reliance on paint, demanding physical barriers. Community board leaders and advocates support the move. DOT says it will review the letter and remains committed to evidence-based daylighting.

• Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17

Jan 12 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north on Rogers Avenue collided with an SUV traveling east at Beverley Road. Both vehicles struck each other's right front bumpers. The crash injured both drivers and a front-seat passenger, causing head and neck trauma with whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers, showing a failure to obey signals or signs. One driver also had 'Unsafe Speed' listed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both vehicles with front-end damage. The injuries and damage stemmed from the drivers' disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A 65-year-old woman crossing Nostrand at Clarkson with the signal was hit by a Jeep. She stayed conscious. Her knee, leg, and foot were bruised. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:05 pm. She crossed with the signal and was struck by a Jeep SUV. The woman suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The absence of identified driver errors leaves the cause unaddressed, but a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing lawfully, exposing the persistent danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-31