About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 49
▸ Contusion/Bruise 49
▸ Abrasion 40
▸ Pain/Nausea 23
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
Close
Utica, Church, Linden: a body count and a clock
East Flatbush-Rugby: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
East Flatbush bleeds at the corners. Names on the map. Bodies in the street.
Church Avenue takes people and keeps going
A 30‑year‑old man died at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy at 7:09 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2025. The records say the car was a sedan, “going straight,” and the cause included “Unsafe Speed.” The pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” He died at the scene. That’s all the city will allow you to know (NYC Open Data crash 4788144).
On July 17, 2025, at Church Avenue and E 55th St, a 36‑year‑old man was killed. The vehicle was a Ford SUV. The sheet lists “Alcohol Involvement.” It also lists “Crossing Against Signal.” One person is gone. The SUV drove away on four tires (crash 4828979).
In November 2022, an older woman was struck on Church Avenue while “Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus.” The driver was unlicensed. She died. The van’s front end tells the rest (crash 4579422).
Utica and Linden: injuries pile up
Utica Avenue racks up injuries — 71 people hurt since 2022, with three serious injuries logged. Linden Boulevard shows 72 injuries and three serious injuries. These are the top local hot spots (top intersections). On Aug. 14, 2025, a 61‑year‑old woman was struck at Utica and Lenox. The sedan hit her while “Going Straight Ahead.” The report says “Severe Bleeding,” “Semiconscious.” No more words for that (crash 4835070).
A day later, near Albany Ave, another pedestrian was listed as “Unconscious,” legs crushed, after a crash involving an Infiniti sedan and a parked Chevy SUV (crash 4837211).
Night falls, the numbers rise
Across East Flatbush‑Rugby, the worst hour is 7 p.m. Nineteen hundred hours. Three deaths and 67 injuries stack there. Late night hurts too: 9 p.m. shows four serious injuries; 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. add more hurt (hourly distribution).
Pedestrians bear it. Since 2022, four pedestrians are dead, 176 injured. Cars and SUVs are the main striking vehicles, listed in the city roll‑up. Trucks and buses injure fewer people here but still kill (mode split and vehicle rollup).
What drives the harm
The city’s ledger calls out “other” factors most often. It also flags inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed. Alcohol appears too. The words are dry. The outcomes aren’t (contributing factors).
The fixes we can put down now
Start where people are dying and getting hurt:
- Daylight the corners on Utica Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Pull parking back. Clear sightlines.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened turns at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy; extend them down Church’s long run.
- Work the night hours. Targeted enforcement and temporary calming where the clock shows the worst: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (hourly distribution).
City Hall and Albany hold the keys
The Council has bills moving. One would force DOT to install school‑adjacent traffic devices within 60 days of a study finding the need. Farah N. Louis co‑sponsors it (Int 1353‑2025). Another, co‑sponsored by Louis, pushes a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, ordering maximum penalties when stopped (Int 1347‑2025).
In Albany, Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. The bill targets drivers with stacks of points or camera tickets. Committee votes advanced it on June 11 and 12, 2025 (S 4045).
Lower speeds citywide. Stop repeat speeders. These two moves cut deep and fast. The city already has the tools. Use them. Call it what it is: a choice. See our guide and make the calls (/take_action/).
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, Vehicles - crashes, persons, vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legislative Files (Int 1353-2025; Int 1347-2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Senate Bill S4045 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
District 58
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East Flatbush-Rugby East Flatbush-Rugby sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21, Brooklyn CB17.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Rugby
5
Myrie Backs Safety Boosting Expansion and Protection of Bus Lanes▸May 5 - Six mayoral hopefuls vow to fix New York’s crawling buses. They promise more bus lanes, tougher enforcement, and faster boarding. Each candidate slams City Hall’s slow pace. Riders wait. Cars clog the lanes. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
Mayoral Question 2, posed to 2025 candidates, asks how they will address New York City’s slow bus system. The candidates—Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, Whitney Tilson, Zellnor Myrie, and Zohran Mamdani—support more dedicated bus lanes, stronger enforcement, and faster boarding. Scott Stringer calls for 'dedicated bus lanes, more enforcement, more shelters, better curbs, more transit signal priority, all-door boarding, and more frequent off-peak services.' Ramos blasts DOT for building only 23 of 150 mandated bus miles. Myrie pledges to exceed the city’s 30-mile annual target. Lander wants immediate all-door boarding and new busways. Mamdani promises rapid expansion and free buses. Each candidate frames bus reform as urgent, with vulnerable riders suffering most from delays and car dominance. The city’s next mayor will shape the streets—and the safety of those who use them.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-05
5
Myrie Demands Safety Boosting Expansion and Protection of Bus Lanes▸May 5 - Candidates faced the facts. Buses crawl. Streets choke. Each hopeful promised faster rides, more lanes, tougher enforcement. Riders wait. Streets stay clogged. No action yet. No relief for those on foot or bike. Words, not change.
On May 5, 2025, Streetsblog NYC hosted a mayoral forum focused on bus service. The event, titled 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,' asked candidates how they would fix New York’s slowest-in-the-nation bus system. Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, Whitney Tilson, Zellnor Myrie, and Zohran Mamdani answered. They called for more bus lanes, stronger enforcement, and faster service. No council bill was introduced; this was a public policy test, not legislation. According to the safety analyst, the event discussed bus speeds but did not specify any policy action affecting pedestrians or cyclists, so no direct safety impact can be assessed. The debate showed urgency but left vulnerable road users waiting for real change.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-05
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
2
Myrie Opposes Federal Interference Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸May 2 - Streetsblog grilled mayoral hopefuls on congestion pricing. The question was sharp. Congestion pricing cuts traffic. What comes after? Candidates must answer. Streets stay deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action. The city’s future hangs in the balance.
On May 2, 2025, Streetsblog NYC launched a mayoral policy debate, pressing candidates on congestion pricing. The event was not a council bill, but a public challenge. Streetsblog asked: 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson responded, each supporting congestion pricing and further transit investment. Streetsblog’s demand was clear—protect vulnerable road users. The safety analyst notes that congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and opens the door for street redesigns that put vulnerable users first. The debate underscores urgency: congestion pricing helps, but more must be done to make streets safe for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
2
Zellnor Myrie Defends Congestion Pricing Against Federal Threats▸May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 5 - Six mayoral hopefuls vow to fix New York’s crawling buses. They promise more bus lanes, tougher enforcement, and faster boarding. Each candidate slams City Hall’s slow pace. Riders wait. Cars clog the lanes. The city’s most vulnerable pay the price.
Mayoral Question 2, posed to 2025 candidates, asks how they will address New York City’s slow bus system. The candidates—Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, Whitney Tilson, Zellnor Myrie, and Zohran Mamdani—support more dedicated bus lanes, stronger enforcement, and faster boarding. Scott Stringer calls for 'dedicated bus lanes, more enforcement, more shelters, better curbs, more transit signal priority, all-door boarding, and more frequent off-peak services.' Ramos blasts DOT for building only 23 of 150 mandated bus miles. Myrie pledges to exceed the city’s 30-mile annual target. Lander wants immediate all-door boarding and new busways. Mamdani promises rapid expansion and free buses. Each candidate frames bus reform as urgent, with vulnerable riders suffering most from delays and car dominance. The city’s next mayor will shape the streets—and the safety of those who use them.
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-05
5
Myrie Demands Safety Boosting Expansion and Protection of Bus Lanes▸May 5 - Candidates faced the facts. Buses crawl. Streets choke. Each hopeful promised faster rides, more lanes, tougher enforcement. Riders wait. Streets stay clogged. No action yet. No relief for those on foot or bike. Words, not change.
On May 5, 2025, Streetsblog NYC hosted a mayoral forum focused on bus service. The event, titled 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,' asked candidates how they would fix New York’s slowest-in-the-nation bus system. Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, Whitney Tilson, Zellnor Myrie, and Zohran Mamdani answered. They called for more bus lanes, stronger enforcement, and faster service. No council bill was introduced; this was a public policy test, not legislation. According to the safety analyst, the event discussed bus speeds but did not specify any policy action affecting pedestrians or cyclists, so no direct safety impact can be assessed. The debate showed urgency but left vulnerable road users waiting for real change.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-05
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
2
Myrie Opposes Federal Interference Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸May 2 - Streetsblog grilled mayoral hopefuls on congestion pricing. The question was sharp. Congestion pricing cuts traffic. What comes after? Candidates must answer. Streets stay deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action. The city’s future hangs in the balance.
On May 2, 2025, Streetsblog NYC launched a mayoral policy debate, pressing candidates on congestion pricing. The event was not a council bill, but a public challenge. Streetsblog asked: 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson responded, each supporting congestion pricing and further transit investment. Streetsblog’s demand was clear—protect vulnerable road users. The safety analyst notes that congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and opens the door for street redesigns that put vulnerable users first. The debate underscores urgency: congestion pricing helps, but more must be done to make streets safe for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
2
Zellnor Myrie Defends Congestion Pricing Against Federal Threats▸May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 5 - Candidates faced the facts. Buses crawl. Streets choke. Each hopeful promised faster rides, more lanes, tougher enforcement. Riders wait. Streets stay clogged. No action yet. No relief for those on foot or bike. Words, not change.
On May 5, 2025, Streetsblog NYC hosted a mayoral forum focused on bus service. The event, titled 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses,' asked candidates how they would fix New York’s slowest-in-the-nation bus system. Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, Whitney Tilson, Zellnor Myrie, and Zohran Mamdani answered. They called for more bus lanes, stronger enforcement, and faster service. No council bill was introduced; this was a public policy test, not legislation. According to the safety analyst, the event discussed bus speeds but did not specify any policy action affecting pedestrians or cyclists, so no direct safety impact can be assessed. The debate showed urgency but left vulnerable road users waiting for real change.
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Question 2 Seeks Answers on Slow Buses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-05
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
2
Myrie Opposes Federal Interference Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸May 2 - Streetsblog grilled mayoral hopefuls on congestion pricing. The question was sharp. Congestion pricing cuts traffic. What comes after? Candidates must answer. Streets stay deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action. The city’s future hangs in the balance.
On May 2, 2025, Streetsblog NYC launched a mayoral policy debate, pressing candidates on congestion pricing. The event was not a council bill, but a public challenge. Streetsblog asked: 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson responded, each supporting congestion pricing and further transit investment. Streetsblog’s demand was clear—protect vulnerable road users. The safety analyst notes that congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and opens the door for street redesigns that put vulnerable users first. The debate underscores urgency: congestion pricing helps, but more must be done to make streets safe for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
2
Zellnor Myrie Defends Congestion Pricing Against Federal Threats▸May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
2
Myrie Opposes Federal Interference Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸May 2 - Streetsblog grilled mayoral hopefuls on congestion pricing. The question was sharp. Congestion pricing cuts traffic. What comes after? Candidates must answer. Streets stay deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action. The city’s future hangs in the balance.
On May 2, 2025, Streetsblog NYC launched a mayoral policy debate, pressing candidates on congestion pricing. The event was not a council bill, but a public challenge. Streetsblog asked: 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson responded, each supporting congestion pricing and further transit investment. Streetsblog’s demand was clear—protect vulnerable road users. The safety analyst notes that congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and opens the door for street redesigns that put vulnerable users first. The debate underscores urgency: congestion pricing helps, but more must be done to make streets safe for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
2
Zellnor Myrie Defends Congestion Pricing Against Federal Threats▸May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 2 - Streetsblog grilled mayoral hopefuls on congestion pricing. The question was sharp. Congestion pricing cuts traffic. What comes after? Candidates must answer. Streets stay deadly. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action. The city’s future hangs in the balance.
On May 2, 2025, Streetsblog NYC launched a mayoral policy debate, pressing candidates on congestion pricing. The event was not a council bill, but a public challenge. Streetsblog asked: 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson responded, each supporting congestion pricing and further transit investment. Streetsblog’s demand was clear—protect vulnerable road users. The safety analyst notes that congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and opens the door for street redesigns that put vulnerable users first. The debate underscores urgency: congestion pricing helps, but more must be done to make streets safe for all.
- Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-02
2
Zellnor Myrie Defends Congestion Pricing Against Federal Threats▸May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
-
Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 2 - Mayoral hopefuls call for more bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space. They defend congestion pricing. They want fewer cars, more transit, and safer streets. Each promises to fight federal threats and push for citywide changes that put people first.
This is a candidate policy statement for the 2025 mayoral race, published May 2, 2025, by Streetsblog NYC. The questionnaire asks, 'Now that congestion pricing is operating in New York City, what should the city government do to build on its success in reducing Manhattan traffic?' Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Whitney Tilson all support congestion pricing, bus rapid transit, protected bike lanes, and pedestrianization. Stringer promises a full bus network overhaul and more protected lanes. Myrie vows to defend congestion pricing from federal attacks. Ramos pushes for Bus Rapid Transit in all boroughs. Lander calls for pedestrianizing Lower Manhattan. Tilson wants dynamic pricing and expansion citywide. The candidates agree: fewer cars, more transit, safer streets for all.
- Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins … With a Question on Traffic, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
-
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
24Res 0854-2025
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
-
File Res 0854-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.
Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.
- File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
24Int 1252-2025
Louis sponsors bill boosting plate enforcement, improving street safety for all.▸Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
-
File Int 1252-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.
Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1252-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24
23
Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 23 - A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
- Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23
18
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 18 - A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
- Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16
15
Zellnor Myrie Supports Robust Street Designs Boosting Safety▸Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
-
Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-15
Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.
On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.
- Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-15