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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 62-year-old cyclist, helmeted and westbound on Albany Crescent, struck headfirst and was ejected. He suffered crush injuries to the head. The bike’s front end bore the mark. Confusion clouded the cause, pain marked the aftermath.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Albany Crescent near Bailey Avenue was involved in a violent crash. The report states he was 'struck headfirst' and 'ejected,' suffering 'crush wounds to the head.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The front of the bike was damaged, described as bearing 'the scar.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, explicitly noting confusion as a cause. No other vehicles or persons are cited in the report. The data does not indicate any driver errors by a motor vehicle operator, and mentions helmet use only after describing the crash and injury. The focus remains on the confusion that led to the cyclist’s severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old woman suffered an upper arm injury after emerging from behind a parked vehicle at a Bronx intersection. The impact left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban settings.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at an intersection near 2780 University Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian contributing factors. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and driver details are not provided. The incident underscores risks faced by pedestrians navigating around parked vehicles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.

• Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-29

Two sport utility vehicles collided while making left turns on West 230 Street. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged rear and bumper areas. No contributing driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles on West 230 Street at 22:50. Both drivers, a 26-year-old male and a 34-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries and experienced shock. The male driver was in a 2013 Toyota SUV with three occupants, and the female driver was in a 2014 Honda SUV with one occupant. Both vehicles were making left turns when the collision occurred, impacting the center back end and right rear bumper areas. Both drivers were licensed in New York and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither driver was ejected, and no visible complaints were noted. The crash highlights risks during left turns involving multiple SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions but no contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 230 Street near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx around 12:05 a.m. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted. The absence of cited driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the pedestrian at this Bronx location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three SUVs slam together in Bronx darkness. Steel crushes a 34-year-old man behind the wheel. His belt holds him, but the force is absolute. The night stays silent. One life ends, pinned by metal and momentum.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided near Major Deegan Expressway and West 230th Street in the Bronx at 2:01 a.m. A 34-year-old male driver, strapped in with a lap belt and harness, died from crush injuries to the head. The report states, 'Three SUVs collide in the dark. A man, 34, strapped in the driver's seat, dies from crush wounds to the head. The belt held him. The steel closed in.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved drivers, providing no further detail on the precise errors that led to the crash. No evidence in the report points to victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when multiple large vehicles converge at speed, leaving a driver dead and the cause unresolved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling legally before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway near West Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 16:14. A 2020 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a northbound 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male. The sedan was struck on the left front bumper, sustaining center front end damage, while the SUV was impacted on the right side doors with damage to the right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the victim. The collision highlights risks posed by turning vehicles crossing paths with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV slammed front-first into another car on Major Deegan. Driver, 30, took neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck another vehicle head-on at the center front on the Major Deegan Expressway. The 30-year-old male driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver or vehicle-related error beyond common violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim actions as contributing factors. The crash highlights the impact and injury caused by vehicle and driver-related danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

DOT wants a two-way busway on Tremont Avenue. Cars and taxis must turn off. Buses crawl at 4.5 mph here. Most travelers ride the bus. Council members urge careful planning. Committee backs the plan. DOT will study traffic and consult the community.

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed an 11-block, 0.6-mile two-way busway on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The plan, discussed in the Municipal Services Committee, would force cars and taxis to turn off, leaving the lane for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The matter summary notes, 'The Bx36 bus, which travels this corridor, is among the slowest in the Bronx, with speeds dropping to as low as 4.5 miles per hour.' Council Members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz, who represent the area, expressed cautious optimism and called for community engagement. Committee Chair Lucia Deng reported, 'There was zero pushback on the concept of busways or bus lanes.' The committee even pushed for a longer route. DOT will conduct further analysis and present detailed plans to local boards in the fall. No formal safety assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.

• City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a station wagon SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two rear-seat passengers in the SUV suffered chest and head injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 3:44 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a 2017 Cadillac SUV also traveling north. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the SUV. Two passengers seated in the rear of the SUV, a 21-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, were injured with chest and head trauma, respectively. Both complained of whiplash and were conscious after the crash. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for both injured occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on highways and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned right on Bailey Avenue. Hit moped going straight. Fifteen-year-old passenger thrown, head injured. Driver inexperience and bad lane use listed. Both drivers unlicensed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Jeep SUV made a right turn on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a southbound Zhilo moped at 8:35 p.m. The SUV's right side doors collided with the moped's front. The moped carried two people. A 15-year-old female passenger was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both the SUV and moped drivers were unlicensed. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The injured passenger was conscious but suffered serious trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed at Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries. The collision occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: a 2013 BMW making a left turn southwest and a 2013 Honda traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front quarter panels. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The BMW driver held a learner's permit, while the Honda driver was licensed. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732336 - 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 2024-06-06