No More Blood for Parking: Make Streets Safe Now

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

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn into his path on West 174 Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, with the rider semiconscious and complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:17 AM on West 174 Street involving an e-bike traveling southbound and a Jeep SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or adjust speed properly around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 24-year-old woman suffered a bruised elbow after a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report and did not have any listed contributing behaviors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 91-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on West 181 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered contusions and incoherence.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 181 Street in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 91-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries described as contusions and bruises, with an incoherent emotional status. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was traveling east and impacted at the center front end of his bike. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the crash without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A distracted taxi driver struck a sedan on the Major Deegan. A two-year-old boy in the back seat suffered an eye contusion. The crash left the child hurt, the driver at fault, and the road marked by carelessness.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 16:19 involving a taxi and three sedans, all traveling southbound. The taxi driver, distracted by factors inside and outside the car, made a right turn and struck a sedan. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. A two-year-old male passenger, seated in the left rear with a lap belt and harness, suffered an eye contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured child. Driver distraction stands as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue near West 181 Street in the Bronx at 12:30. The collision involved an SUV making a left turn and an e-scooter traveling southwest going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to yield while turning left created a hazardous condition that led to the e-scooter rider’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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 13-year-old boy bled in the Bronx night, struck head-on by a speeding SUV. His arm split open. He stayed conscious, pain echoing down Undercliff Avenue. Steel met flesh. The street bore witness. The driver’s speed left no room for mercy.

A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle on Undercliff Avenue near 1501 in the Bronx at 10:40 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the boy was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV, traveling at an unsafe speed, hit him head-on. The impact caused severe bleeding from his arm, but he remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, and the vehicle’s center front end struck the boy. The police report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, struck the left side of a southbound sedan making a left turn on West Tremont Avenue. The moped rider was ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries, while the sedan driver remained uninjured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on West Tremont Avenue when a sedan was making a left turn southbound. The moped, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of the sedan. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left side doors and the moped's left front bumper, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.

• Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-29

A 44-year-old male bicyclist riding north on University Avenue suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a 2009 Jeep SUV made a right turn, colliding at the bike’s center back end. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue around 4 PM. A 2009 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a northbound bicyclist at the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV’s impact point was its right front quarter panel, consistent with a failure to yield or inadequate awareness during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan struck a southbound e-bike on Sedgwick Avenue. The cyclist, 28, suffered upper arm injuries. Police blamed driver inattention. Another Bronx street, another vulnerable rider down.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on Sedgwick Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike at 20:43 in the Bronx. The 28-year-old male cyclist was injured in the upper arm and reported internal complaints. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the e-bike's center front end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted drivers to cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A moped driver was injured and ejected after a sedan merging southbound collided with the moped's left front bumper on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash caused neck abrasions and left front damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan merging southbound struck a moped that was parked, impacting the moped's left front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor in the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

DOT wants a two-way busway on Tremont Avenue. Cars and taxis must turn off. Buses crawl at 4.5 mph here. Most travelers ride the bus. Council members urge careful planning. Committee backs the plan. DOT will study traffic and consult the community.

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed an 11-block, 0.6-mile two-way busway on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The plan, discussed in the Municipal Services Committee, would force cars and taxis to turn off, leaving the lane for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The matter summary notes, 'The Bx36 bus, which travels this corridor, is among the slowest in the Bronx, with speeds dropping to as low as 4.5 miles per hour.' Council Members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz, who represent the area, expressed cautious optimism and called for community engagement. Committee Chair Lucia Deng reported, 'There was zero pushback on the concept of busways or bus lanes.' The committee even pushed for a longer route. DOT will conduct further analysis and present detailed plans to local boards in the fall. No formal safety assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.

• City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

A sedan driver made an improper left turn on Grand Avenue in the Bronx, colliding with a parked vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered head and neck injuries. The crash exposed dangers of improper turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:16 on Grand Avenue near Buchanan Place in the Bronx. A sedan, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck a parked vehicle on its right front quarter panel. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and whiplash, while the front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, suffered a neck contusion and bruising. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the driver. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the sedan, while the parked vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. This incident highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07