Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

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

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

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

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

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

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

Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.

Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.

• File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

A sedan making a U-turn on Southern Boulevard hit a 14-year-old crossing with the signal. The car's right front bumper struck his knee and foot. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx made a U-turn at East Tremont Avenue and struck a 14-year-old boy crossing with the signal. The right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a cause. The crash underscores the danger of inattentive driving and risky maneuvers at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two SUVs collided on Oak Tree Place. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as causes. One driver was unlicensed. Both men left conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Oak Tree Place in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 37 and 27, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The impact struck the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the right front bumper of the parked SUV. Both drivers were conscious and used lap belts. The police report highlights aggressive driving and unsafe speed as driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

A distracted pick-up truck driver collided with an e-bike rider on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The truck’s right rear bumper hit the bike’s front left, causing a violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A pick-up truck traveling west struck an e-bike also traveling west. The truck driver was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck’s point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper, while the e-bike’s damage was to the left front bumper. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe injuries vulnerable road users face in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A motorcycle traveling east struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with the left front quarter panel of an SUV that was making a U-turn. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV driver’s action of making a U-turn directly contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

A sedan driver made an improper turn on East Tremont Avenue, colliding with a moped passing westbound. The moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was partially ejected, left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:37 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, was making a U-turn and was cited for 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The moped was passing westbound when the collision happened. The moped rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The driver of the sedan had no safety equipment and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver errors including improper turning and unsafe lane changing. There is no mention of any contributing victim behavior. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 62-year-old woman was injured crossing Monterey Avenue at East 178 Street in the Bronx. An e-bike traveling north struck her at the center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Monterey Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx when she was struck by an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike showed no damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault according to the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 45-year-old woman crossing Crotona Avenue was struck by an e-scooter traveling north. The scooter hit her center front end. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved unsafe speed and limited visibility.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Crotona Avenue in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection when she was struck by a northbound e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the e-scooter's unsafe speed and a view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver errors identified are unsafe speed and failure to maintain clear visibility. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 63-year-old man was hit by a vehicle traveling west on East 175 Street near 3 Avenue. The impact struck his chest, causing a concussion. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 175 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The 63-year-old male suffered chest injuries and a concussion after being struck by a vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle was traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two vehicles traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided. The sedan struck the taxi’s left rear bumper with its left front. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries and shock. Airbag deployed in the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and injured.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driving a 2008 Nissan sedan and a 53-year-old male driving a 2022 Ford taxi collided while traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan impacted the taxi’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. Both drivers sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. The sedan’s airbag deployed; the taxi driver used no safety equipment. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.

A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05