About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 5
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 18
▸ Contusion/Bruise 18
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 8
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseBroadway at Night, A Right Turn, A Body on the Crosswalk
Kingsbridge-Marble Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025
A driver in an SUV turned right at Broadway and W 225 St at night and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police records list a right turn by the driver; she was injured at the intersection NYC Open Data.
This Month
- A driver in a sedan making a left hit a boy crossing with the signal at Broadway and W 230 St at night; he suffered a head injury NYC Open Data.
- On Broadway near 5731, a northbound driver in an SUV and a man on a bike traveling north collided; the cyclist suffered a head injury NYC Open Data.
The toll on these blocks
Since Jan 1, 2022, Kingsbridge–Marble Hill has seen 951 crashes, 508 injuries, 11 serious injuries, and 5 deaths NYC Open Data.
This year, crashes in this area are 195, compared with 196 at this point last year; injuries are 115 versus 110 last year (year-to-date) PeriodStats.
In the evening, injuries pile up. The heaviest counts land around 5–6 PM, then again after 9 PM, and continue late into the night (hourly distribution) NYC Open Data.
Where it keeps happening
Broadway is a repeat problem. The corridor is listed among the top local locations for injuries and deaths, as is the Major Deegan Expressway (top intersections) NYC Open Data.
Police records in recent crashes cite driver inattention, failure to yield, unsafe backing, and unsafe speed among contributing factors in this area (contributing factors) NYC Open Data.
Fix the turns. Protect the crossings. Calm the corridor.
Start with hardened right and left turns and longer leading pedestrian intervals at Broadway’s crossings at W 225 St and W 230 St. Daylight every corner. Add a protected bike lane on Broadway to give people on bikes and kids on scooters a place to ride that isn’t a driver’s blind turn. Target enforcement to evening and night when the injuries stack up (hourly distribution) NYC Open Data.
City leaders are selling a broader cure. “Our street is the backyard for many residents,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez as he backed a citywide greenway buildout Gothamist.
End the repeat speeding
The State Senate is moving a tool to stop the worst drivers. The Stop Super Speeders Act, S 4045, would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations; State Senator Robert Jackson co-sponsored and voted yes in committee Open States.
Here, speeding after dark has ended lives. The data ties an 83-year-old driver’s death to unsafe speed at Broadway and W 230 St (2023) NYC Open Data. Speed limiters would keep repeat offenders from pushing past the limit.
Who will act for these corners?
Your Council Member is Eric Dinowitz (District 11). He co-sponsored a bill to let ambulettes double-park and use bus lanes to assist passengers—rules that push more conflict to the curb NYC Council – Legistar. Your Assembly Member is Jeffrey Dinowitz (AD 81). Your Senator is Robert Jackson (SD 31), who backed the speed limiter bill Open States.
Broadway keeps taking people at the crosswalk. The fixes are known. The laws are written. It’s on the street, and it’s on them.
Take one step that helps today. Ask City Hall and Albany to slow speeds and stop repeat offenders: act here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ What does the data show since 2022?
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▸ Which streets need fixes now?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-16
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC Council File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
- NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
District 81
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
▸ Other Geographies
Kingsbridge-Marble Hill Kingsbridge-Marble Hill sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, AD 81, SD 31, Bronx CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Kingsbridge-Marble Hill
26
Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say▸
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Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-26
21
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen at Tibbett▸Oct 21 - A driver in a 2018 Honda SUV turned right at W 231 St and Tibbett Ave and hit a 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered a concussion and leg injury. The driver was injured. Police listed view obstructed/limited.
At W 231 St and Tibbett Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a 2018 Honda SUV made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She sustained a concussion and lower-leg injury. The 63-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor for the driver. Police also noted the same factor for the teen.
21
SUV driver hits parked motorcycle on Exterior Street▸Oct 21 - Southbound SUV driver hit a parked motorcycle by 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was hurt. An infant and two other passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded an accelerator defect.
A driver in a Honda SUV, traveling south on Exterior Street, hit a parked motorcycle near 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was injured. Other occupants included an infant, a 30-year-old man, and an 84-year-old woman; the report listed their injuries as unspecified. According to the police report, “Accelerator Defective” was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was recorded as parked at the time. The report did not list Failure to Yield or other driver errors.
20
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash▸
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At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-20
14
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say▸
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NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
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NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
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Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
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Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
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NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
- Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-26
21
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen at Tibbett▸Oct 21 - A driver in a 2018 Honda SUV turned right at W 231 St and Tibbett Ave and hit a 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered a concussion and leg injury. The driver was injured. Police listed view obstructed/limited.
At W 231 St and Tibbett Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a 2018 Honda SUV made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She sustained a concussion and lower-leg injury. The 63-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor for the driver. Police also noted the same factor for the teen.
21
SUV driver hits parked motorcycle on Exterior Street▸Oct 21 - Southbound SUV driver hit a parked motorcycle by 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was hurt. An infant and two other passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded an accelerator defect.
A driver in a Honda SUV, traveling south on Exterior Street, hit a parked motorcycle near 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was injured. Other occupants included an infant, a 30-year-old man, and an 84-year-old woman; the report listed their injuries as unspecified. According to the police report, “Accelerator Defective” was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was recorded as parked at the time. The report did not list Failure to Yield or other driver errors.
20
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash▸
-
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-20
14
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say▸
-
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
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NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Oct 21 - A driver in a 2018 Honda SUV turned right at W 231 St and Tibbett Ave and hit a 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered a concussion and leg injury. The driver was injured. Police listed view obstructed/limited.
At W 231 St and Tibbett Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a 2018 Honda SUV made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She sustained a concussion and lower-leg injury. The 63-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor for the driver. Police also noted the same factor for the teen.
21
SUV driver hits parked motorcycle on Exterior Street▸Oct 21 - Southbound SUV driver hit a parked motorcycle by 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was hurt. An infant and two other passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded an accelerator defect.
A driver in a Honda SUV, traveling south on Exterior Street, hit a parked motorcycle near 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was injured. Other occupants included an infant, a 30-year-old man, and an 84-year-old woman; the report listed their injuries as unspecified. According to the police report, “Accelerator Defective” was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was recorded as parked at the time. The report did not list Failure to Yield or other driver errors.
20
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash▸
-
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-20
14
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say▸
-
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
-
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Oct 21 - Southbound SUV driver hit a parked motorcycle by 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was hurt. An infant and two other passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded an accelerator defect.
A driver in a Honda SUV, traveling south on Exterior Street, hit a parked motorcycle near 2811 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The 59-year-old driver was injured. Other occupants included an infant, a 30-year-old man, and an 84-year-old woman; the report listed their injuries as unspecified. According to the police report, “Accelerator Defective” was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was recorded as parked at the time. The report did not list Failure to Yield or other driver errors.
20
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash▸
-
At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-20
14
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say▸
-
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
-
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
- At least 8 pedestrians injured, one critically, in rush-hour chain-reaction NYC crash, New York Post, Published 2025-10-20
14
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say▸
-
NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
-
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
- NYC driver injures child on scooter, then takes off, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-14
8
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman at Broadway▸Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
-
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Oct 8 - A driver in an SUV turned right at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries and shock. Night crash in Manhattan. Police list the contributing factor as unspecified.
In Manhattan, a driver in a 2007 SUV made a right turn at W 225 St and Broadway and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn," the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" at the intersection of "W 225 ST" and "BROADWAY," and the point of impact was the "Right Front Bumper." The report lists the contributing factor as "Unspecified." No specific driver error beyond that was recorded. The crash occurred at 10:00 p.m. The driver was licensed.
25
NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run▸
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NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
- NYPD questioning person of interest in deadly Midtown hit-and-run, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-25
5
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources▸
-
Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
- Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
13
SUV rear-ends cyclist on Broadway▸Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 13 - A northbound SUV rear-ended a northbound cyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist at 5731 Broadway in the Bronx. The rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The bike showed center front-end damage; the SUV sustained right rear bumper and center back-end damage. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." No specific driver error is recorded in the report. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV driver reported no injuries; the police record centers the bicyclist’s ejection and head injury without assigning fault beyond the unspecified factors.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
- ‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
- Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
- NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city, gothamist.com, Published 2025-08-13
11
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway▸Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
-
Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 11 - A Mercedes hit two men on scooters. Both died. The crash tore through the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver. Metal met flesh. Lives ended. Streets stayed dangerous.
CBS New York reported on August 11, 2025, that a Mercedes sedan driver "struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries" on the Bronx River Parkway. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The article highlights the deadly impact of car-on-scooter crashes and the vulnerability of those outside vehicles. The incident underscores ongoing risks for non-drivers on city roads and may prompt scrutiny of driver behavior and enforcement on major parkways.
- Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-11
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
- NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers, BKReader, Published 2025-08-09
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
-
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
- Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
- Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
-
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.
NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07