About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 38
▸ Contusion/Bruise 130
▸ Abrasion 57
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall
Hell’S Kitchen: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025
The Toll in Hell’s Kitchen
The streets do not forgive. In the last twelve months, one person died and 275 were injured in traffic crashes in Hell’s Kitchen. Five of those injuries were serious. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry scars you cannot see.
Just this spring, a 39-year-old man was killed by a box truck on West 40th Street. Last year, a 29-year-old woman died under the wheels at 9th Avenue and West 58th. These are not isolated. They are the drumbeat of daily life here.
The Voices on the Street
People see what happens. They know the danger. After a cyclist was struck in Washington Heights, a resident described the lawlessness: “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another pleaded for action: “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”
The numbers are relentless. Since 2022, six people have died and 791 have been injured in 1,732 crashes in this neighborhood. Most victims are people on foot or on bikes. Most drivers keep going.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Some in Albany have moved. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal helped pass Sammy’s Law, giving the city power to lower speed limits. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted to curb repeat speeders. But the city has not yet used its new power to set a 20 mph limit. The carnage continues.
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real enforcement. The dead cannot speak for themselves. You must do it for them.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
- Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Albany lawmakers set to pass Sammy’s Law, allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph, amny.com, Published 2024-04-18
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03
- Carriage Horse Dies On Manhattan Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-06
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
Other Representatives
District 67
230 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F, New York, NY 10023
Room 943, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 3
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
District 47
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Hell'S Kitchen Hell'S Kitchen sits in Manhattan, Precinct 18, District 3, AD 67, SD 47, Manhattan CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Hell'S Kitchen
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Motorcyclist injured in 12th Avenue merge▸Sep 18 - At 12 Ave and W 52 St, a driver merged north as a motorcyclist rode straight. The crash put the rider down. He suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on 12 Ave at W 52 St in Manhattan at 10:49 p.m. The rider, 33, suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. He was traveling north. The driver of a sedan was merging north. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan showed impact at the left front quarter panel. The motorcycle was listed as damaged on the right side.
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Sanitation truck driver hits turning sedan▸Sep 10 - At 12 Ave and W 54 St, a sanitation truck driver going north hit a Volvo sedan driver turning right. The truck front crumpled. The sedan right rear took the hit. A 36-year-old driver was hurt. A front passenger and another driver listed unspecified.
At 12 Ave and W 54 St in Manhattan, the driver of a sanitation truck traveling north hit a Volvo sedan whose driver was turning right while traveling east. The truck showed center-front damage. The sedan showed right-rear damage. A 36-year-old male driver sustained a hand and arm contusion. A 36-year-old front passenger and a 57-year-old female driver were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police also recorded "Following Too Closely" for involved parties. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two Sedans Collide at 57th and Ninth▸Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.
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E-bike strikes woman on West 40th▸Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
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Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
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Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
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Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
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BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
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Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
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Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
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Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
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Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
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Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
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34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 18 - At 12 Ave and W 52 St, a driver merged north as a motorcyclist rode straight. The crash put the rider down. He suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on 12 Ave at W 52 St in Manhattan at 10:49 p.m. The rider, 33, suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. He was traveling north. The driver of a sedan was merging north. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan showed impact at the left front quarter panel. The motorcycle was listed as damaged on the right side.
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Sanitation truck driver hits turning sedan▸Sep 10 - At 12 Ave and W 54 St, a sanitation truck driver going north hit a Volvo sedan driver turning right. The truck front crumpled. The sedan right rear took the hit. A 36-year-old driver was hurt. A front passenger and another driver listed unspecified.
At 12 Ave and W 54 St in Manhattan, the driver of a sanitation truck traveling north hit a Volvo sedan whose driver was turning right while traveling east. The truck showed center-front damage. The sedan showed right-rear damage. A 36-year-old male driver sustained a hand and arm contusion. A 36-year-old front passenger and a 57-year-old female driver were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police also recorded "Following Too Closely" for involved parties. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
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Two Sedans Collide at 57th and Ninth▸Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.
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E-bike strikes woman on West 40th▸Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
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Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
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Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
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Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
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BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
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Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
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Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
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Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 10 - At 12 Ave and W 54 St, a sanitation truck driver going north hit a Volvo sedan driver turning right. The truck front crumpled. The sedan right rear took the hit. A 36-year-old driver was hurt. A front passenger and another driver listed unspecified.
At 12 Ave and W 54 St in Manhattan, the driver of a sanitation truck traveling north hit a Volvo sedan whose driver was turning right while traveling east. The truck showed center-front damage. The sedan showed right-rear damage. A 36-year-old male driver sustained a hand and arm contusion. A 36-year-old front passenger and a 57-year-old female driver were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police also recorded "Following Too Closely" for involved parties. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
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Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
28
Two Sedans Collide at 57th and Ninth▸Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.
21
E-bike strikes woman on West 40th▸Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
21
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
18
Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
28
Two Sedans Collide at 57th and Ninth▸Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.
21
E-bike strikes woman on West 40th▸Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
21
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
18
Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 28 - Two sedans met nose-first at West 57th and Ninth. A 22-year-old woman driver suffered whiplash and neck pain. Both drivers were licensed. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers collided at W 57 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers were going straight—one westbound, one southbound. Impact struck both center front ends. A 22-year-old woman driver complained of neck pain and whiplash; others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The data lists no clear driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was recorded using a lap belt. Police logged the crash at the intersection during morning traffic.
21
E-bike strikes woman on West 40th▸Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
21
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
18
Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 21 - An e-bike rolled west and hit a woman mid-block on West 40th. She went down with a bruised arm. The rider kept straight. The front end took her. Distraction and a missed yield marked the crash.
A westbound e-bike struck a 48-year-old woman mid-block near 340 W 40th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the e-bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end as the bike went straight ahead. The victim was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The factors show inattention and failure to yield by the rider came first; no other contributing issues are listed.
21
Pedestrian Hit While Crossing With Signal▸Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
18
Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 21 - A walker crossed with the light on W 46th at 12th. A driver struck him. He went down. Shoulder torn. He stayed conscious. The street failed him in the dark heart of Midtown’s west edge.
A pedestrian was struck at W 46 St and 12 Ave in Manhattan and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection when hit. The data lists no driver or vehicle details and no contributing factors, but the outcome is clear: a person on foot was injured by a motor vehicle while obeying the signal. The report does not identify specific driver errors, yet the collision points to driver responsibility at an intersection where a pedestrian had the right of way.
18
Failure-to-yield crash injures two▸Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 18 - Two sedans met hard at Dyer Ave and W 40th. Metal screamed. A driver and his front-seat passenger took head blows. Police cite failure to yield. The street funnels speed and pain. The cars kept going. People paid.
Two sedans collided at Dyer Ave and W 40 St in Manhattan. A 31-year-old driver and a 27-year-old front-seat passenger were injured with head contusions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” One vehicle traveled east; the other moved north. Impact points show a front-end strike and a right-front hit. The injured were occupants, not at fault in this account. Driver actions failed the basic duty to yield. No other contributing factors were listed before that. The crash underscores the danger built into that junction where drivers push through and people inside the cars take the hit.
17
Cyclist Collides With Slowing Motorcycle Rear▸Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 17 - A bicyclist changing lanes hit the back of a slowing motorcycle on W 45 St at 9 Ave. The rider fell and suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
At W 45 St and 9 Ave a southbound bicyclist changing lanes struck the center back end of a southbound motorcycle that was slowing or stopping. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious; the motorcycle operator was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records the bike’s point of impact at its center front end and the motorcycle’s at its center back end. Police list the bicyclist as injured. The cyclist’s safety equipment is recorded as unknown.
16
BMW strikes pedestrian on W 46th▸Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 16 - A BMW going east on W 46th hit a man in the roadway and smashed parked cars. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. Multiple occupants listed with unspecified injuries. Midtown street. Metal, glass, and sirens in the night.
A BMW sedan traveling east on West 46th Street struck a 27-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway and then damaged several parked sedans. The pedestrian sustained a leg injury with a reported fracture and was conscious. Several vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver actions included Going Straight Ahead before impact, with damage to the BMW’s center front end. Parked vehicles showed front-quarter and rear-end damage. The report lists the pedestrian as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection performing Other Actions in Roadway, after the initial driver movement and impact are noted.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
13
Subaru hits cyclist on West 43rd▸Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 13 - A Subaru’s nose met a bike on W 43rd. The cyclist went down with a bruised leg. Midtown traffic swallowed the scene. The car kept straight. So did the bike. Steel won. Flesh paid.
A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling east near 333 W 43rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data lists the cyclist as unlicensed and the sedan with front-end damage. The report cites traffic control disregarded as a factor, pointing to a preventable conflict in the street grid. Helmet use is listed as none, but that follows the primary factors reported: confusion by a road user and a traffic control violation.
8
Inexperienced Driver Hits Parked Cars, W 47 St▸Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 8 - A 19-year-old driver in a Ford sedan went west on West 47 Street and hit several parked cars. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered abdominal abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A 19-year-old driver in a 2019 Ford sedan, traveling west on West 47 Street in Manhattan, hit several parked SUVs and a parked sedan near 545 W 47 St. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger was injured with abdominal abrasions. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end; parked vehicles had rear and side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Hits Six-Year-Old Playing on West 45th▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. He suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. The driver was licensed and uninjured.
A driver in a sedan traveling west hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on West 45th in Manhattan. The child suffered a fractured hip and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The driver, identified as licensed and uninjured, had point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
- 34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
- Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06