Bedford Park Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

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 2024-03-27

Red-light running kills. Twenty-nine dead last year. Highest ever. Reckless drivers surge post-pandemic. City report demands more cameras—jump from 150 to 1,325 intersections. Officials back the bill. Victims’ families demand action. Cameras cut crashes. But the most dangerous drivers remain loose.

On March 20, 2024, the Department of Transportation released a report urging passage of a bill to expand New York City’s red-light camera program. The bill, supported by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and sponsored by State Senator Andrew Goundardes, would boost camera coverage from 150 to 1,325 intersections—about 10% of the city’s 13,700 signals. The report states: “Expanding the number of intersections with red light cameras... could substantially enhance the deterrent effect of the program and return New York City to the consistently downward trend of red light-running behavior we had seen prior to the pandemic.” Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz also supports expansion, calling for cameras at every intersection. The DOT notes that cameras have slashed T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49% at monitored sites, but the statutory cap blocks broader safety gains. Relatives of crash victims joined the call, demanding the city confront driver negligence and protect the community.

• DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20

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 2024-03-20

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 2024-03-20

An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.

On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.

• Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-29

An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV distracted by the driver. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The vehicle showed no damage despite hitting the child at an intersection on Grand Concourse.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:50 on Grand Concourse when a 2008 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on Grand Concourse. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while traveling east, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Concourse and East 196 Street in the Bronx at 18:10. The 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck her at the center front end. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

Albany weighs bills A5259 and S2812 to keep and expand red-light cameras past December. Assembly Member Dinowitz and Senator Gounardes push for more cameras. DOT data shows fewer violations and crashes. Advocates demand action. The cap leaves neighborhoods exposed. Lives hang in the balance.

Bills A5259 and S2812 face debate in the New York State legislature. If lawmakers fail to act, the city’s red-light cameras—now capped at 150 intersections—will shut off December 1, 2024. The matter, described as 'reauthorize and expand the city's red-light camera program,' is championed by Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and Senate co-sponsor Andrew Gounardes. Dinowitz, the sponsor, urges expansion, stating, 'We should have red-light cameras on every intersection.' Gounardes expects a review and expansion. DOT data backs them: violations and rear-end crashes have dropped at camera sites. Residents like Amy Bettys call the cap dangerous. Advocacy groups support the bills, though they are not a top priority. Dinowitz stresses automated enforcement is vital with limited police. The bills await committee action. Vulnerable road users face risk if the program lapses.

• Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-25

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East Mosholu Parkway South. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield, contributing to the collision.

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a 2014 SUV in the Bronx. The 28-year-old woman was crossing at a marked crosswalk when she was hit. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper leg injury. Visibility was limited, contributing to the incident. The driver was licensed and had no damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old front passenger suffered a back contusion in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south. The collision caused bruising but no ejection. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on East 197 Street collided with a sedan traveling south near Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 20-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV from behind. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a parked 2022 Honda SUV from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle. The Jeep's driver was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The Honda's driver, 49, and a 30-year-old male passenger both sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on East 202 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The crash involved improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 202 Street collided head-on with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider also traveling north. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The e-scooter sustained no damage, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation of motorized vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist on East 204 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The crash involved driver errors and confusion by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 204 Street collided with a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The taxi impacted the right side doors, while the bike was hit at the center front end. Contributing factors listed include "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report identifies errors on the part of the bicyclist and a disregard for traffic control by the driver. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but no further details on the taxi driver’s condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04