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Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A speeding motorcycle carrying two helmeted riders collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered severe injuries, including unconsciousness and fractures.

According to the police report, at 21:18 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, a 2023 motorcycle traveling north at unsafe speed struck the right front quarter panel of a 2020 SUV making a left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and rendered unconscious with severe whole-body injuries. The helmeted passenger was also ejected, sustaining severe fractures to the lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both motorcycle occupants. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally but was involved in the collision during the left turn. The motorcycle was demolished in the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and complex interactions between turning vehicles and motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 55-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Bainbridge Avenue with the signal. The crash left him bruised but conscious. Police reports list no driver errors or victim faults, highlighting a hazardous intersection environment.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and East 207 Street in the Bronx at 8:40 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No details about the vehicle or driver are provided, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles were traveling northbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 14:14 involving two sedans traveling northbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver inattention as a critical factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An oversized dump truck making a left turn struck an eastbound SUV on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and vehicle size as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on Mosholu Parkway near Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. A dump truck, described as oversized, was making a left turn westbound when it collided with an eastbound SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center front end of the dump truck. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors related to vehicle size management and speed control. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by large vehicles operating at unsafe speeds in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi backing unsafely struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The crash highlights dangerous driver maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 15:21. A taxi, traveling southeast, backed unsafely and collided with a 10-year-old male bicyclist traveling northeast. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained a facial abrasion and was injured but conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the hazards posed by unsafe backing maneuvers by vehicle drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 32-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered full-body injuries on East 204 Street in the Bronx. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The crash occurred away from an intersection under unclear circumstances.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected during a crash on East 204 Street near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 1:00 a.m. The rider was semiconscious with injuries to his entire body and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, and the crash happened away from an intersection while the motorcyclist was performing 'other actions in roadway.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the other vehicle or driver are provided. The report focuses on the motorcyclist’s severe injuries and partial ejection, highlighting the violent impact and systemic dangers on this Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 52-year-old man was struck by an SUV while walking outside an intersection on East Gun Hill Road. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing severe internal complaints and bodily trauma.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2010 Honda SUV traveling westbound on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 11:56 AM. The collision occurred off the intersection, with the pedestrian located in the roadway. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and reported internal complaints. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face outside intersections and the severe injuries that can result from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed driver sped down Webster Avenue. His SUV smashed into parked cars. Both he and his passenger were ejected, left unconscious and battered. The street bore the scars of reckless speed.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a BMW SUV on Webster Avenue, traveling at unsafe speed. The SUV struck multiple parked vehicles and was demolished on impact. Both the driver and his 22-year-old front-seat passenger were ejected from the vehicle, found unconscious with injuries to their entire bodies and internal trauma. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Neither occupant used safety equipment. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims' actions. The crash left a trail of damaged vehicles and two young men severely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, 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 2024-06-07

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

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