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Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Assembly bill A 1236 hits Albany. It targets drivers who block bike lanes. The bill adds a mandatory surcharge. Money goes to the court. Cyclists get no relief until cars clear the lane.

Assembly bill A 1236 was introduced on January 9, 2025. It sits at the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who block bike lanes to pay a mandatory surcharge to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) leads as primary sponsor, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The bill aims to penalize drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking bike lanes, but its impact depends on enforcement and driver behavior. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 1236, Open States, Published 2025-01-09

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Tony Simone pushes a bill to force the MTA to install platform barriers citywide. He cites a near-fatal shove in his district. The plan uses congestion pricing funds. The goal: stop deadly falls and attacks. Riders demand safety. Simone wants action, not talk.

Bill number pending. On January 6, 2025, Council Member Tony Simone announced a legislative push to require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years. The bill, still in proposal stage, will move through the relevant council committee. Simone’s proposal comes after a spate of subway violence, including a recent shove onto tracks in his district. The bill summary states: 'My legislation will require the MTA to install platform screen doors and gates system-wide within five years.' Simone urges the use of congestion pricing revenue for these safety upgrades, arguing, 'No priority is higher on any rider's mind, including mine, than safety on the system.' Simone is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to prevent fatal and dangerous falls and shoves, focusing on protecting riders from harm.

• Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers, amny.com, Published 2025-01-06

Two bicyclists traveling opposite directions collided head-on on 12th Avenue. One man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash that left one rider injured.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling north and south on 12th Avenue collided head-on near West 58th Street at 5:25 p.m. The injured party, a 56-year-old male bicyclist, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both riders. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of their bikes. The collision caused 'other' vehicle damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to victim behavior or safety equipment use. The crash highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations among bicyclists sharing busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left in Manhattan. Three pedestrians hit. A 4-year-old, a 6-year-old, and a woman suffered fractures and dislocations. Driver failed to yield. The street became a scene of pain and chaos.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV made a left turn at 520 9th Avenue in Manhattan and struck three pedestrians at the intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, which the report lists as the primary contributing factor. The victims were a 4-year-old girl crossing with the signal, a 33-year-old woman crossing against the signal, and a 6-year-old boy. All three suffered fractures and dislocations to the head, hip, and shoulder. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrians. The report highlights driver error and does not mention any fault by the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 34-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan near West 49th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Manhattan near West 49th Street at 15:20. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a northbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan, which impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage after the crash. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or pedestrian actions as causes, listing both pedestrian contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections by vehicles traveling straight, with no noted driver errors but an unspecified pedestrian factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

Two sedans collided on West 56th Street in Manhattan. The crash injured a 25-year-old male driver, who suffered neck pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the southbound lane.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:51 on West 56th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling southbound collided when one vehicle was entering a parked position and the other was stopped in traffic. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 25-year-old male driver was injured, experiencing neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The first sedan sustained center front end damage, while the second sedan had damage to its center back end and left rear bumper. The collision's impact points and vehicle damage confirm the sequence of events, highlighting driver distraction as the critical cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.

NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.

• NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23

A 36-year-old woman suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The impact hit the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on W 43rd Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 9th Avenue. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and experienced shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted as contributing to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 77-year-old SUV driver in Manhattan lost consciousness and collided with a parked van truck. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the rear of the truck. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near West 45th Street. The 77-year-old male driver of a 2016 SUV was entering a parked position when he lost consciousness due to illness. This loss of consciousness caused the SUV to collide with a parked Mercedes Benz van truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the truck. The driver was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, indicating a medical emergency led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Both male drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with impact centered on the back end of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Both drivers, males aged 27 and 48, were injured with head trauma and complaints of whiplash. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report specifically cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the 48-year-old driver. The 27-year-old driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. The vehicles were in traffic, with one starting in traffic and the other going straight ahead prior to impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04