West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

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 cyclist blew through the light at East 178th and Boston. The bike struck a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, blood pooling from her head. The bike stood upright. She did not. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on Boston Road disregarded traffic control at the corner of East 178th Street and Boston Road. The report states the cyclist 'ran the light.' A 74-year-old woman, identified as a pedestrian, was crossing the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors on the part of the cyclist. The pedestrian’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, underscoring that she was lawfully in the crosswalk when struck. The bike showed no damage, but the impact left the woman bleeding on the street. The crash highlights the danger when drivers, regardless of vehicle type, ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver struck a sedan from behind on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 73-year-old front-seat passenger semiconscious with neck injuries. Multiple SUVs were involved, with damage focused on rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:44 on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling northwest and several SUVs, some parked and others stopped in traffic. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was struck in the right front bumper by an SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and nausea and was semiconscious after the crash. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear bumper of a parked SUV and the front and rear ends of the moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Boston Road. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Boston Road involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling west. The moped rider, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically attributing fault to the sedan driver. The sedan, a 2021 Toyota, showed no damage, while the moped suffered damage to its center back end. The moped rider was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 58-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

At 3:30 PM on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's own confusion or error played a role in the crash. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of his bike. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or drivers were reported involved or cited for errors. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 and left the cyclist in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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 2024-06-06

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 2024-06-06

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 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A northbound SUV with defective brakes struck a slowing southbound pickup on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s front end hit the pickup’s rear. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a fractured arm, conscious and restrained by airbag and seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 12:52. The northbound Nissan SUV, traveling straight ahead, collided with the southbound Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the pickup’s center back end. The report identifies defective brakes as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old female, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt harness. The pickup truck also had two occupants. Driver errors center on vehicle maintenance failure—specifically, the SUV’s defective brakes—leading to the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a northbound e-scooter on West Farms Road. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The e-scooter driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on West Farms Road. The collision involved a northbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to maintain proper following distance in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

A sedan backed unsafely on Devoe Avenue, striking a 25-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. The impact left him with bruises and injuries to his leg and foot. Driver inattention played a clear role.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Devoe Avenue at Wyatt Street in the Bronx when a sedan backed up and struck him. The crash happened at 1:47 AM. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the danger when drivers back up without care in areas where people walk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04