Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

A sedan struck a 77-year-old woman as she stepped from behind a parked car in the Bronx. The impact shattered her leg and foot. Police cite the driver’s obstructed view as a key factor.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan while she was emerging from behind a parked vehicle on E 180 St in the Bronx. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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 A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

A pick-up truck turning left struck a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited the driver for following too closely. The victim was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south on E Tremont Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Marmion Ave. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver's error as 'Following Too Closely,' which contributed to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed in Virginia and operating a 2024 Ford pick-up truck. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to maintain safe following distances during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi traveling north on E 184 St struck a sedan with its left front bumper. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan both traveling north on E 184 St collided around 10:00 AM. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily on the taxi’s side. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after his 2023 Jeep convertible was struck on the left rear bumper. The crash happened during a right turn on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:24 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2023 Jeep convertible making a right turn westbound. The vehicle was struck on its left rear bumper by another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The sole occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, was injured with neck pain and shock, and the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was licensed in Rhode Island and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the convertible. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond the 'Other Vehicular' classification.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 63-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its left front bumper. Unsafe speed by the driver caused severe head injuries and unconsciousness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's excessive speed led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver failed to adjust speed appropriately, resulting in a violent impact that left the pedestrian severely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered neck abrasions after a vehicle turning left failed to yield right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection on E 179 St, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on E 179 St was making a left turn when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and improper turning maneuvers as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and moped collided on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. Two 17-year-old males on the moped were partially ejected and suffered head injuries. The moped driver disregarded traffic control and sped, worsening the crash impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:29 AM on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx involving a sedan traveling south and a moped traveling west. The moped carried two 17-year-old males, both partially ejected and sustaining head injuries with semiconscious status. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors by the moped driver, while the sedan driver’s contributing factor was 'Other Vehicular.' Both victims wore no safety equipment. The collision impact was at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s right side doors. The injuries included abrasions and minor bleeding, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus collided with a bicyclist on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the rider. The impact struck the right side doors of both vehicles. The cyclist was unconscious with arm injuries, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, at 17:47 in the Bronx near 1932 Arthur Avenue, a bus and a bicycle traveling east collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was injured and found unconscious with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted twice as a contributing factor, reflecting confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision underscores systemic dangers involving vehicle lane usage and vulnerable road user confusion without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians at a Bronx intersection. Both victims, a 6-year-old girl and a 28-year-old woman, suffered injuries to face and lower limbs. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited.

According to the police report, a 2004 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Prospect Avenue was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection near East 176 Street in the Bronx. The victims, a 6-year-old female and a 28-year-old female, were injured with trauma to the face and lower leg areas, respectively, and both experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the left turn maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 36-year-old man in the Bronx. The impact crushed his abdomen and pelvis. He went into shock. The driver kept straight. Vehicle error listed. Streets remain dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The car hit him with its right front bumper. The man suffered serious injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight ahead. The police listed "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver error in vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or errors were reported. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. This crash shows how driver mistakes can leave pedestrians badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 26-year-old man crossing Bathgate Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. in the Bronx on Bathgate Avenue. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a southbound Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus on the roadway. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west struck a northbound moped on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The moped passenger, an 8-year-old boy, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan traveling west on East 179 Street collided with a 2024 ZNEN moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s center front end. The moped carried a single occupant, a male passenger aged 8, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The passenger was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver inexperience and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights systemic dangers involving inexperienced drivers and confusion among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04