Blood on Webster: Morrisania’s Streets, City Hall’s Silence

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly Bill 1060 demands public hearings before any bike lane or rack is built or removed. The city must face the people. Cyclists and pedestrians get a voice. No change without warning.

Assembly Bill A 1060 was introduced on January 8, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to notification and hearings for proposed construction or removal of bicycle lanes or racks,' requires the Department of Transportation to present at a public hearing before constructing or removing any bike lane or rack. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson (District 79) is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to ensure transparency and public input on street changes that affect vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 1060, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

A Jeep barreled through a blinking light on Melrose Avenue, striking a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The light kept blinking.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and seriously injured by a Jeep SUV on Melrose Avenue near East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:15, when the Jeep, traveling west, 'ran the light' and hit the girl as she crossed the intersection 'with the signal.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact crushed the girl's leg beneath the vehicle's front end. The report notes she remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising, restrained in a child seat. Driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 168 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:10. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising while restrained in a child restraint. The driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The northbound sedan had no occupants and also was traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling southwest. The impact caused back abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at the intersection on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his back and was conscious after the collision, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the crash while going straight ahead. No driver license or occupant details were provided. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council weakened Adams’s zoning plan. Parking mandates stay in low-density zones. Central areas lose mandates. Housing projections drop. Some neighborhoods bear the burden. Car-centric rules persist. Vulnerable road users see little relief. The city’s streets remain dangerous.

""Taking into account the apprehensions of our constituents, the City Council balanced these concerns against the very real need to respond to the housing crisis this City is indisputably facing," said Council Member Rafael Salamanca of The Bronx. "In the process, we secured $5 billion in investments [in] a plan that makes New York City more affordable and sustainable."" -- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

Bill: City of Yes zoning reform. Status: Amended and advanced by City Council on November 22, 2024. The Council’s action, described as 'watering down' the mayor’s plan, keeps mandatory parking in low-density neighborhoods while ending it in central areas. The matter summary states: 'ending mandatory parking in areas with the best transit while keeping the costly mandate in low-density neighborhoods where it most hinders development.' Council Member Crystal Hudson voted yes, urging all neighborhoods to share the housing burden. Council Member Kevin Riley defended single-family zones. Council Member Rafael Salamanca cited balancing concerns and securing $5 billion for affordable housing. Borough President Antonio Reynoso warned of increased housing pressure elsewhere. The Council’s changes preserve car-centric zoning, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and limiting progress on safer, less car-dependent streets.

• Analysis: Mayor Gets the ‘W,’ But Council Turns His Zoning Plan into ‘City Of Yes … Sort Of’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-22

Two sedans slammed together on Tinton Ave in the Bronx. A 31-year-old woman at the wheel took chest injuries and whiplash. Police blame traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Night air split by impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:56 on Tinton Ave near E 163 St in the Bronx. The eastbound Nissan struck the southbound Mercedes, hitting the center front end and right rear quarter panel. The 31-year-old female Nissan driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause, pointing to a failure to obey signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 2021 SUV making a right turn on E 163 St in the Bronx struck an object or vehicle, damaging its left side doors. Both driver and front passenger suffered upper arm and elbow injuries, according to the police report citing improper lane markings.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV traveling southeast on E 163 St in the Bronx was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, resulting in damage to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 50-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the front passenger, a 63-year-old female, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to inadequate lane markings affecting vehicle maneuvering and occupant safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided near East 169th Street in the Bronx. A 26-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and unconsciousness. Tire failure contributed to the crash. The injured occupant was restrained but experienced minor bleeding and serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight near East 169th Street in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling west collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured and rendered unconscious with a head injury. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered minor bleeding. The report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 32-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Courtlandt Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle impacted him at the front center. The crash left him bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Courtlandt Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him at the center front end. The impact caused injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred at 18:51, and the vehicle involved was unspecified in type and make.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling east struck a parked BMW at East 161 Street in the Bronx. The impact injured a 21-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 11:25 AM in the Bronx near East 161 Street, a 2014 Mazda sedan traveling east collided with a parked 2017 BMW. The Mazda's center back end impacted the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The crash injured a 21-year-old female front passenger, who sustained elbow and lower arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead prior to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi executing an improper U-turn struck a northbound moped on Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries, rendered unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:16 on Boston Road in the Bronx. The taxi was making a U-turn when it collided with the moped traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's error in executing the U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but was wearing a helmet, which is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver’s improper maneuver created the conditions for this severe collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police cite bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 1:30 AM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northwest and a 16-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was going straight ahead and struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's actions played a role in the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The focus remains on the bicyclist's error as noted by police, with no blame placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A baby boy lay bleeding on East 163rd Street, head split open, silence swallowing the Bronx night. No car stopped. No names given. Just blood, asphalt, and the echo of a hit-and-run.

A baby boy was struck and severely injured on East 163rd Street near Trinity Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The narrative states: 'A baby boy struck. Head split. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. No car stayed. No name given. Just silence where cries should be.' The report confirms the child suffered severe lacerations and head trauma, and was found unconscious. No vehicle remained at the scene; the driver fled, leaving the victim without aid. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the absence of the vehicle and driver underscores the hit-and-run nature of this crash. No information is provided about the victim's actions or location prior to the collision. The report centers on the violence of the impact and the failure of the driver to remain at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Two sedans slammed together on 3 Avenue at East 166 Street. A 53-year-old woman suffered a neck injury. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 3 Avenue and East 166 Street in the Bronx around 3 p.m. One sedan, a 2017 Toyota, was heading south. The other, a 2009 Acura, was making a left turn eastbound. The Toyota's right front bumper struck the Acura's center front end. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in lane management. The crash left the 53-year-old female Toyota driver with a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. No victim actions contributed, according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorscooter carrying two 15-year-olds was hit on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. Both teens were ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and head and leg injuries. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, causing the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx at 16:28. A 2022 Honda SUV traveling east struck a 2023 Fengyuan motorscooter traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the motorscooter's left side doors. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Two 15-year-old males on the motorscooter were ejected and injured. The driver suffered head abrasions and the passenger sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both victims were conscious but seriously hurt. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A moped rider collided with a parked pick-up truck in the Bronx, ejecting the 27-year-old driver. The crash, caused by unsafe speed, left the rider semiconscious and injured. The truck sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM in the Bronx near 1272 Union Avenue. A 27-year-old male moped driver, traveling northbound, struck a parked 2014 GMC pick-up truck on its left rear bumper. The moped's point of impact was its center front end. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries with an injury severity rating of 3, described as semiconscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pick-up truck was unoccupied and stationary before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04