Hit, Run, Forgotten: Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Councilmember De La Rosa and others want permits for residential parking. Congestion pricing pushed more drivers uptown. Lawmakers say outsiders take local spots. Critics warn permits may spur more car ownership. No clear plan for safety or curb use.

On February 8, 2025, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for a City Council pilot program to restrict street parking to permit holders. The debate follows congestion pricing, which, as the bill summary states, has made free street parking uptown scarce and pushed more drivers into residential neighborhoods. State Senator Robert Jackson sponsors a parallel bill in Albany. De La Rosa and Jackson argue that local residents lose parking to out-of-state drivers. Councilmember Gale Brewer warns that low permit prices could increase car ownership and worsen parking shortages, citing past failures in other cities. Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association questions whether a permit system would be enforced, given the city's history of placard abuse. The bill's impact on vulnerable road users remains unaddressed. No safety improvements or curb space repurposing are included.

• With congestion pricing in effect, push for parking permits in NYC gains momentum, gothamist.com, Published 2025-02-08

Senate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.

Senate bill S 4421, now at the sponsorship stage, proposes a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Provides a fare-free bus pilot program in New York City for one year, subject to appropriations.' Michael Gianaris sponsors, with Robert Jackson, John Liu, and Julia Salazar as co-sponsors. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill awaits committee review. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The pilot could change how New Yorkers move, but its effect on street safety remains unstudied.

• File S 4421, Open States, Published 2025-02-04

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

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

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

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

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 sedan traveling east struck a stopped westbound sedan on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The impact injured the female driver and a female passenger in the stopped vehicle, causing whiplash and facial injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fordham Road in the Bronx at 14:08. A 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling east struck the rear of a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan facing west. The Toyota’s female driver, 37, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 26-year-old female passenger sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver of the Infiniti. The Toyota driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. Both occupants were injured but not ejected from the vehicle. Damage to the Infiniti was to the right rear bumper, and the Toyota sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 61-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway. Police cite unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving multiple vehicles. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of a station wagon/SUV who sustained knee and lower leg injuries, classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies the primary contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by the driver. No ejection occurred. The collision involved vehicles traveling northbound, with one vehicle parked southbound. The driver’s errors—unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing—were explicitly cited as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west on E 194 St struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. Both pedestrian and driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as primary causes of the collision.

According to the police report, a 2009 Hyundai sedan driven by a 23-year-old male was traveling straight westbound on E 194 St near Briggs Ave in the Bronx when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver also sustained similar injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver conduct in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan ramp. Unsafe lane change. A 1-year-old and a 16-year-old trapped, both with head injuries. One bled, one concussed. Metal and glass, then silence.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. The crash happened during a merge, when one driver made an unsafe lane change. The impact trapped two rear passengers in the Subaru: a 1-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. Both suffered head injuries. The girl was semiconscious with a concussion. The boy bled and went into shock. Both were classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the primary cause. No other contributing factors from the victims are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUVs and sedans collided on West Kingsbridge Road. A 32-year-old driver took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No cause named. The system failed to protect.

According to the police report, a crash involving multiple SUVs and sedans struck West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx at 4:35 AM. A 32-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no clear driver errors identified. Vehicles hit from the left front, left side, and center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. The crash left one driver hurt, the system’s gaps exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on Reservoir Ave in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to a neck injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Reservoir Ave struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near W 195 St in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving and failure to respect traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck the rear of a bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx at 7:17 PM. A 28-year-old female sedan driver, traveling northbound, collided with the rear center of a northbound bus. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' The sedan driver was injured in the back and experienced shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus sustained no damage. The driver errors of following too closely on slippery pavement directly led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound taxi’s left rear quarter panel on W 184 St in the Bronx. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 184 St struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound taxi. The collision occurred near Grand Ave in the Bronx at 11 p.m. The taxi had two occupants, including a 33-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error on the sedan’s part. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York, as was the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777285 - 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