Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.

Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

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 13 - A 65-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries and shock after his vehicle was struck from behind on East 12th Street in Manhattan. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The crash occurred at 3:05 a.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 12th Street rear-ended another vehicle at the center back end. The 65-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - Two bicyclists crashed head-on on East 14th Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. Driver errors included traffic control disregard and improper lane usage. Both bikes showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions collided on East 14th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 22-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, resulting in injury and shock. The report lists driver errors including traffic control disregarded and improper passing or lane usage. Both bikes had center front-end damage, indicating a head-on impact. No safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to obey traffic controls as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A 22-year-old man was injured on East 14 Street in Manhattan. A female driver in a 2013 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn and struck the pedestrian. The man suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The vehicle's right rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2013 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on East 14 Street in Manhattan when she struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's actions and location are unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - Two sedans crashed on 1 Avenue after one made an improper left turn. Both female drivers suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage to front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 1 Avenue around 12:40 a.m. One driver was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The crash involved improper turning and improper lane usage by the turning driver. Both drivers, women aged 31 and 37, were injured with upper arm and shoulder contusions and bruises. Both were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The report lists "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.

A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on East 14 Street. The sedan driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 14 Street in Manhattan after being hit by a sedan. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact and showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A sedan struck a 61-year-old bicyclist on East 11 Street near Avenue A in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 11 Street collided with a bicyclist also heading south near Avenue A. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor by the driver. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the sedan, which was driven by a licensed male driver. The cyclist was in shock and complained of internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 2 Avenue near East 10 Street in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist on the right side. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue was struck on his right side by a 2014 Lincoln SUV making a left turn eastbound near East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, colliding with the cyclist going straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on East 13th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, 33, was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 2:30 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 13th Street collided with an e-scooter also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old female bicyclist on 1 Avenue. The impact hit the bike's right side and the car's left doors. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but remained conscious. Confusion caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a northbound female bicyclist, age 21. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's right side. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and went straight ahead before the crash. No vehicle damage was reported on the bike, but the sedan's left doors were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash highlights confusion leading to the collision, with no driver errors explicitly noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Astor Place. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was making a left turn. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Astor Place in Manhattan. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a left turn traveling north. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information on driver license status or vehicle type was provided. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A 20-year-old female bicyclist riding south in Manhattan was injured while avoiding an object in the roadway. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved was parked with no damage reported.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist aged 20 was injured in Manhattan near East 12 Street while riding south. The bicyclist was avoiding an object in the roadway when the crash occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan involved was parked at the time and showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by road obstacles to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654509 - 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 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