Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 12 - A parked sedan hit a 20-year-old woman on a bike. She was thrown, bruised on her knee and leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street failed to protect her. Metal met flesh. She bled. The car rolled on.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female bicyclist was injured at 726 Broadway in Manhattan when a parked 2023 Tesla sedan struck her as she passed. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Tesla's right rear quarter panel hit the cyclist's center front end. The driver was licensed. No contributing factors are listed for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive drivers to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 9 - A moped traveling east collided with a southbound pedicab on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East 8 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A moped traveling east struck a pedicab traveling south. The pedicab driver, a 32-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the moped operator. The pedicab driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the moped and other areas of the pedicab. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on vehicle driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 7 - Two men collided head-on on Broadway, Manhattan. Both drivers suffered injuries, including a bicyclist with elbow and hand wounds. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and distraction, causing a violent impact between a bike and a scooter.

According to the police report, at 17:17 on Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a scooter driver traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles struck each other front-center. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction, as both operators failed to maintain attention, leading to a head-on collision with significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries after colliding with a parked SUV in Manhattan. The impact struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious but experienced whiplash and no helmet was worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 in Manhattan near East 12 Street. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with a stationary Toyota SUV that was parked and facing east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment such as a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors by the SUV operator, who was parked at the time. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers cyclists face when colliding with parked vehicles, emphasizing systemic risks in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 5 - A 25-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 9 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on East 9 Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2006 Dodge SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the vehicle driver. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 1 - A Ford SUV making a right turn struck a Hyundai sedan traveling straight on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash and shock. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on East 8 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 2018 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 19-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the SUV suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 30 - A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 12 Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at 1:40 a.m. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises. The collision occurred while the pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 25 - A southbound bicyclist suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV making a left turn hit her on East 13 Street in Manhattan. The crash at 9:40 p.m. exposed driver distraction as a critical factor in the collision’s impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 9:40 p.m. A female bicyclist traveling south was making a left turn when she was struck on her right front quarter panel by a southbound SUV also making a left turn. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers executing turns in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 25 - A sedan traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike on East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 10 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 sedan traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There were no other contributing factors listed, and the bicyclist was not noted to have any helmet or safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A taxi tore through Bowery, striking a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died on the sunlit concrete, blood pooling, engines idling. The cab’s nose crumpled. The city’s rhythm never faltered. Another life ended beneath steel and glass.

A 79-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of East 4th Street and Bowery in Manhattan when a taxi struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the collision occurred at 13:37 and resulted in a fatal head wound. The report states the driver’s actions included 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting a failure to obey traffic signals. The taxi’s center front end bore the impact, its nose crumpled from the force. The pedestrian was described as 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail appears only after the driver’s error is cited. The scene was marked by blood on hot concrete and the persistent hum of engines, underscoring the relentless danger faced by those on foot. No other contributing factors were listed for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 10 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan with three occupants was making a left turn northeast when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision, specifically noting this error twice. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - Charles Komanoff, veteran traffic reformer, pressed Assembly Member Deborah Glick to oppose payroll tax hikes and defend congestion pricing. He invoked decades of lost lives—pedestrians, cyclists—arguing congestion pricing cuts danger and keeps streets fair. He called tax hikes regressive, congestion pricing just.

On June 7, 2024, Charles Komanoff, a longtime congestion pricing advocate, issued an open letter to Assembly Member Deborah Glick. He urged her to vote no on revenue alternatives to congestion pricing, especially a proposed Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) increase. Komanoff wrote, 'what motivates me...to demand congestion pricing is its power to act as a counterweight to cars and trucks and driving and traffic.' He called the PMT hike regressive, unlike congestion pricing, and warned it would undermine safer, fairer streets. The advocacy statement, published by Streetsblog NYC, highlights Komanoff’s decades of work driven by the deaths of pedestrians and cyclists. He pressed Glick to keep congestion pricing viable, framing it as the effective, equitable path for vulnerable road users.

• Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 27 - A taxi making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. A taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention while executing the turn. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt, though this was not cited as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18