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Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

An ambulance struck a sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling south on White Plains Road collided with a westbound sedan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The front passenger of the sedan, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury but remained conscious. She was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The ambulance showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The driver errors identified include failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.

On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.

• Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-04

A 59-year-old man was struck while crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was speeding.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on White Plains Road in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle traveling south. The 59-year-old man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle, going straight ahead, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. The vehicle had damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Two sedans traveling north on Bussing Avenue collided. The female driver of the second sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved left front and right rear impacts. Driver inattention and obstructed view contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bussing Avenue collided. The female driver of the second vehicle, aged 30, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The first vehicle impacted the left front bumper, while the second vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel and side doors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A northbound SUV made a left turn and struck a southbound sedan on Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved limited visibility. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead on Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role. The SUV driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Assemblyman Dinowitz pushes a bill to slap New Jersey drivers with a $50 fee. The move answers NJ’s threat to block data sharing. Without cooperation, speeders dodge camera tickets. Streets stay dangerous. Lawmakers trade barbs. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

Bill number not specified. On September 28, 2022, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz introduced a proposal in the New York State Legislature. The bill, now in committee, would impose a $50 fee on vehicles registered in states—like New Jersey—that refuse to share driver data for traffic enforcement. The measure responds to a New Jersey Senate bill blocking DMV data sharing, which could undermine New York City’s automated speed camera program. Dinowitz said, 'There's going to have to be a price to pay if my bill passes.' Safe streets advocates and NYC DOT warn that blocking data sharing lets speeders escape penalties, fueling traffic violence. The bill’s text states it 'authorizes the imposition of a $50 fee on vehicles entering NYC which are registered in states which do not cooperate with New York in the enforcement of traffic infractions through the use of photo-monitoring devices or signal monitoring systems.' The fight leaves vulnerable road users at risk, as enforcement gaps let reckless drivers go unpunished.

• NY bill threatens new $50 fee to NJ drivers as congestion pricing feud heats up, gothamist.com, Published 2022-09-28

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when the taxi struck its left front bumper. The taxi driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Nereid Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The taxi driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan driver’s license status and sex were not provided. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Two sedans collided on East 242 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 44-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Road conditions were slippery.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on East 242 Street collided. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of a BMW and the left front bumper of a Hyundai. A 44-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 20-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Bronx crash. The SUV struck parked sedans on Martha Avenue. The driver was in shock and complained of pain. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating an SUV on Martha Avenue in the Bronx collided with multiple parked sedans. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the left side doors, while the parked sedans sustained damage to their front and rear quarter panels. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 33-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Bronx River Parkway. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The air bag deployed. Police cited driver inattention and failure to keep right as causes. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver traveling north on Bronx River Parkway lost control and overturned his 2002 Toyota sedan. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle's roof was damaged, and the air bag deployed. The report lists driver inattention and failure to keep right as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane positioning on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A Nissan SUV struck a Carry All from behind on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 66 and 67, suffered back injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage was to the SUV’s rear.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue rear-ended a 2018 Carry All also heading south. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the Carry All sustained no damage. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. Both the driver and a 66-year-old front passenger in the SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and complaints of whiplash and pain. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Carry All had one occupant, the driver, who was not injured. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling northbound, struck the child with its left front bumper. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Three vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries. Drivers were distracted. Damage hit rear bumpers and front ends. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling westbound collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved two sedans and a pick-up truck. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to rear bumpers and front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights multiple driver distractions leading to a chain collision with injuries to a restrained passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Council heard fierce debate on congestion pricing. Dinowitz slammed credits for New Jersey drivers. Truckers and ride-share drivers bristled at high tolls. Advocates warned of more diesel trucks in the Bronx. The plan’s impact on vulnerable New Yorkers remains unclear.

On August 10, 2022, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (District 81) joined a heated policy debate over New York City’s congestion pricing plan. The proposal would charge drivers up to $23 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Dinowitz opposed credits for New Jersey drivers, calling them unfair. The debate, covered by gothamist.com, highlighted concerns from truckers, ride-share drivers, and advocates. The matter summary reads: 'Debate over NYC congestion pricing picks up as more effects of the plan emerge.' Critics, including Rep. Ritchie Torres, warned the plan could push more diesel trucks onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, raising public health and equity concerns. The council has not yet assessed the plan’s direct impact on vulnerable road users.

• Debate over NYC congestion pricing picks up as more effects of the plan emerge, gothamist.com, Published 2022-08-10