May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 2 - A young man on an e-bike was struck at West Houston and West Street. He flew from the saddle. His face was ripped open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The crash left blood and silence under the city lights.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of West Houston Street and West Street was struck and ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'A 25-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the saddle, his face torn open. He lay unconscious on the pavement. The bike was northbound. The bumper that struck him was marked red.' The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash underscores the violence faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - Senator Hoylman pushes S 8916 to drop the speed for owner liability. Now, drivers face penalties for going just seven miles over the limit. The bill targets reckless speed, aims to close loopholes.

Senate bill S 8916 was introduced on April 28, 2022, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill 'reduces the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits to more than seven miles per hour over such posted maximum speed limits.' Senator Hoylman, the primary sponsor, seeks to tighten speed camera enforcement. The bill would hold more drivers accountable for speeding, a known threat to pedestrians and cyclists. No safety analyst note was provided, but the measure signals a move to protect vulnerable road users.

• File S 8916, Open States, Published 2022-04-28

Apr 27 - A 79-year-old man was struck while crossing Grove Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The victim suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grove Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was making a left turn in a 2014 Ford truck when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver's visibility. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A 20-year-old woman was hit while crossing with the signal on Little West 12 Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an arm injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Little West 12 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 9 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old man crossing Washington Street in a marked crosswalk. The car turned right on red. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Impact came from the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Washington Street in a marked crosswalk in Manhattan. A sedan, driven by a licensed New Jersey woman, made a right turn on red and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the maneuver of turning right on red. No mention of safety equipment or signals was made. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a sedan and a bike traveling west. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cited improper lane usage and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hudson Street in Manhattan involving a bicyclist and a sedan, both traveling west. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The driver errors identified include improper lane usage and aggressive driving. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no mention of helmet use contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a box truck on Greenwich Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a box truck on Greenwich Avenue. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the crash occurred at the left side doors of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. Neither vehicle showed damage. The box truck was also traveling north, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A 50-year-old male bicyclist was ejected on Bleecker Street. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved a single e-bike traveling southeast. Defective pavement and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike on Bleecker Street was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The e-bike was traveling southeast, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists defective pavement as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A sedan traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist on West 12 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The driver was distracted. The bike’s undercarriage was damaged. Five passengers were in the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 12 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on its right side doors and suffered undercarriage damage. The sedan carried five occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A Tesla sedan, parked on Bleecker Street, struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla sedan was parked on Bleecker Street when it collided with a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - A taxi making a left turn struck a cyclist going straight on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered an eye injury and shock. The taxi driver was using a handheld cell phone. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Bleecker Street made a left turn and collided with a cyclist also traveling northeast. The cyclist was injured, sustaining an eye injury and shock. The taxi driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and was using a handheld cell phone at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held),' indicating driver distraction. The cyclist was not at fault. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The taxi's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - City wants to loosen idling rules. Community Board 4 says no. Advocates warn of dirtier air, sicker kids. DEP claims clarity, but enforcement already weak. Spectrum wants a break. No one supports it. Drivers idle near playgrounds, hospitals. Danger grows.

On March 4, 2022, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held a public hearing on a proposed rule change to New York City's vehicle idling law. The change would broaden the definition of 'processing device,' letting more vehicles idle legally. Manhattan Community Board 4 voted unanimously to reject the change, warning, 'These exemptions... would create an argument that just about any activity that requires power in a vehicle is an idling defense.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman testified, 'Drivers most often idle in front of highly trafficked pedestrian areas... those that live near large roadways face serious health repercussions.' Advocates, residents, and Dr. Patrick Schnell all opposed the proposal, citing health and environmental harm. Spectrum requested a variance, but all testimony opposed it. The DEP claims the change clarifies the law, but enforcement is already weak and large companies are frequent violators. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• AIRBORNE ASSAULT: City Considers Weakening Idling Law that Will Lead to More Pollution, Advocates Say, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-04

Feb 25 - A 34-year-old man was hit while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck him at the intersection. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at Greenwich Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2020 SUV was making a left turn northbound when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A man was injured when an SUV backed into him on Carmine Street in Manhattan. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was backing southwest on Carmine Street in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper made contact with the pedestrian. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury severity. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 17 - A 31-year-old man crossing West Street with the signal was hit by a northbound taxi. The taxi’s front center struck the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 12 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi’s front center end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota taxi with two occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - Kwok Kwan, an e-cyclist, died after a taxi passenger doored him on 11th Avenue. No summons issued. The strip is notorious for crashes. Council Member Bottcher and Senator Hoylman rallied for protected bike lanes. The city’s deadly streets claim more lives.

On February 16, 2022, e-bike rider Kwok Kwan died after being doored by a taxi passenger on Manhattan’s 11th Avenue near 37th Street. No summons was issued to the driver or passenger for the illegal act. The area, plagued by 913 crashes in three years, has injured dozens of cyclists and pedestrians. Council Member Erik Bottcher and State Senator Brad Hoylman responded by rallying with advocacy groups, demanding protected bike lanes on 10th and 11th avenues. Hoylman tweeted, 'The City must make the streets of the West Side safer!' The Hudson River Greenway, a nearby bike path, bans legal e-bikes, forcing riders like Kwan onto dangerous streets. This was the city’s first cyclist death of 2022, amid a rising toll of road fatalities.

• E-Cyclist Dies After Being Doored On Deadly West Side Strip, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-16

Feb 13 - A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Bleecker Street. The e-bike hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Road conditions were slippery.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan when it was struck on the left side doors by an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver license issues were noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - Manhattan lawmakers call for seats at Moynihan Train Hall. Passengers sit on floors. Seniors left standing. Officials say exclusionary design punishes transit users. They demand benches for all, not just ticketed riders. Amtrak stays silent. The hall remains bare.

On February 4, 2022, a group of Manhattan elected officials, including State Senator Brad Hoylman, sent a letter demanding public seating at Moynihan Train Hall. The matter, titled 'Legislators Demand Public Seating at the Moynihan Train Hall,' highlights the lack of benches in the busy transit hub. The letter states, 'To ensure everyone can enjoy this public good, we request the installation of additional seating.' Lawmakers Hoylman, Nadler, Jackson, Gottfried, Levine, and Bottcher signed the letter. They note that the small waiting area for ticketed passengers is not enough, forcing travelers—especially seniors—to sit on the floor or wander in search of a seat. The officials reject exclusionary design that targets unhoused people, urging services and outreach instead. Amtrak has not responded. The push for seating centers the needs of all passengers, especially the vulnerable.

• STANDING ORDER: Legislators Demand Public Seating at the Moynihan Train Hall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-04

Feb 1 - Box truck struck sedan on 7 Avenue. Sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Oversized truck played a role. Both vehicles moved south. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided while traveling south on 7 Avenue. The crash struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right front. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the box truck’s oversized size as a contributing factor. No other driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were noted. No pedestrians were involved. The injured woman was a passenger, not a driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19