Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.

On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.

• Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24

Sep 20 - Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.

On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.

• Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20

Sep 16 - A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2020 SUV on LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The bike impacted the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - A moped and sedan collided on Broadway near Astor Place. The moped driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained upper arm abrasions. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A 28-year-old man was hit by a taxi turning left on East 4 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi’s left front bumper struck him, causing a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn on East 4 Street near Cooper Square when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the intersection. The taxi’s left front bumper was the point of impact, and the vehicle sustained damage to that area. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - Two bikes collided at West 3 Street and Sullivan. One rider hit, bruised his knee and leg. Police cite traffic control disregard. Both riders went straight. Metal struck metal. One left hurt, conscious.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided at West 3 Street and Sullivan Street in Manhattan. One 31-year-old rider suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. Both cyclists were traveling straight, one westbound and one southbound, when their bikes struck at the front and left side. The injured rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive. Both vehicles damaged at impact points.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan involving a sedan and an SUV traveling north. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping when the SUV struck her left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was not paying full attention, leading to the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a crash on Broadway. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved driver inattention and distraction. The bike sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Broadway in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound, including the bike. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bike was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a parked taxi on Lafayette Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The taxi’s left side doors were damaged. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lafayette Street collided with a parked taxi. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The taxi was stationary with damage to its left side doors. The report lists contributing factors including improper passing or lane usage and other vehicular errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan involved was traveling north and impacted the right front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A northbound cyclist collided with a sedan at Bleecker and LaGuardia. The rider suffered leg bruises. The sedan’s rear panel was hit. No driver errors listed. Streets remain harsh for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bleecker Street collided with a northbound sedan near LaGuardia Place in Manhattan. The cyclist was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash underscores the risks faced by cyclists in traffic alongside motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 3 Street against the signal. The sedan, traveling west, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 3 Street in Manhattan against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling westbound, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A 75-year-old woman crossing Waverly Place with the signal was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi failed to yield right-of-way and showed driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Waverly Place hit a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A 38-year-old woman was struck by a southbound motorcycle on East 14 Street. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The crash left her injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a motorcycle traveling south on East 14 Street. The motorcycle driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, contributing to the confusion but not the cause of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle was a 2022 DUCA-MCL with one licensed male driver from New Jersey. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A 59-year-old man was hit by a northbound bike on Lafayette Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed by the cyclist. The impact damaged the bike's front end.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Lafayette Street struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bike's center front end was damaged in the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used by the pedestrian or cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Manhattan lawmakers want electric cars to pay less under congestion pricing. They argue EVs cut smog, so drivers deserve a break. Critics warn this move keeps streets clogged. Fewer cars mean fewer crashes. The fight pits clean air against crowded roads.

On July 31, 2023, a group of Manhattan elected officials—including Assembly Members Alex Bores, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Harvey Epstein, Rebecca Seawright; State Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Kristen Gonzalez; and Borough President Mark Levine—sent a letter to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. They urged a congestion pricing discount for electric vehicles, claiming EVs 'do not contribute significantly to the smog and pollution of the Central Business District.' Assembly Member Bores led the effort, stating, 'when it comes to the environmental case, an electric vehicle is just a different profile than a gas-guzzling one.' The officials oppose credits for bridge and tunnel crossings. Congestion pricing advocates and environmental groups counter that EV discounts undermine the core goal: fewer cars, less traffic, safer streets. They note other cities are ending such breaks. The proposal highlights a tension—cleaner air versus safer, less crowded roads for all.

• Manhattan Elected Officials Urge Congestion Pricing Discount For Electric Cars, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-31

Jul 30 - A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan turning left on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 4 Avenue was making a left turn onto East 12 Street when it struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A taxi struck an e-scooter carrying two southbound on 5th Avenue. The right rear passenger on the scooter suffered a head contusion. The taxi’s right rear bumper was damaged. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter was traveling south with two occupants when the taxi, also heading south, impacted the scooter’s center front end with its right rear bumper. The right rear passenger on the e-scooter, a 25-year-old female, sustained a head contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota vehicle. The e-scooter showed no damage despite the impact. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A moped and a bike collided on West 13 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. Both vehicles struck front center. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south and a bicyclist changing lanes collided on West 13 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles struck front and rear ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Broadway near East 8 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 38-year-old male driver who was injured with a neck injury and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling straight south when it struck the center front end of the other SUV, which was making a left turn and impacted on its right rear bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19