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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

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

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

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, 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

A distracted SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman on Heath Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured in the knee and lower leg while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The driver showed inattention at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:57 on Heath Ave in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling south struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as internal complaints with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and there is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The victim was conscious at the scene. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781012 - 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 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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 distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck a 21-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Kingsbridge Terrace. Impact burned his back. He was conscious but badly hurt. The SUV kept straight, hitting him with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Honda SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk near 2755 Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx at 7:01 PM. The SUV, traveling south, struck the man with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered moderate burns to his back and was seriously injured but conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the impact and injury to the pedestrian, with no fault assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753237 - 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