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Jan 10 - A male bicyclist traveling north on 3rd Avenue was injured when struck from behind. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Police report cites following too closely as the contributing factor. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 16:25. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred at the center back end of his bike. The crash caused contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the driver error contributing to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the center back end of the bike. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - 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

Jan 8 - 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

Jan 8 - 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

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 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 safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - 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

Jan 3 - Congestion pricing hits Manhattan at midnight. Cars pay to cross south of 60th. Lawmakers split. Some call it a burden. Others hail cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit. The toll stirs anger, hope, and a fight over who pays and who breathes.

On January 3, 2025, congestion pricing (no bill number cited) will begin in Manhattan after a federal judge allowed the toll to proceed. The policy charges most drivers $9 to enter south of 60th Street during peak hours. The matter, titled 'Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll,' has drawn sharp lines. Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30, Queens) opposes the toll, warning, 'I don't know how my district is going to be impacted.' He fears more cars parking in Queens and unclear pollution risks. Council Member Kristy Marmorato (Bronx) calls it a 'cash grab.' In contrast, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas support the measure, citing cleaner air, safer streets, and transit upgrades. González-Rojas says, 'Congestion pricing isn't about penalizing anyone—it's about modernizing our transportation system and tackling climate change.' The judge ordered further study on environmental impacts, but the toll begins as scheduled.

• Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll, amny.com, Published 2025-01-03

Dec 31 - A 49-year-old man suffered bruises and lower leg injuries when a 2023 Ford SUV backing up hit him in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious, with injuries to his knee and foot.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 11:24 in Manhattan near East 20th Street when a 2023 Ford SUV was backing up. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the pre-crash action of the vehicle was backing, indicating a hazardous maneuver that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - 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

Dec 23 - 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

Dec 19 - A taxi traveling south on East 22nd Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian working in the roadway. The impact caused injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, leaving her in shock. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota taxi was traveling straight south on East 22nd Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 6:30 p.m. The taxi’s right front quarter panel struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was working in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in the roadway and the potential for serious injury even without clear driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Dec 2 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on East 22nd Street. The cyclist suffered contusions and arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact severity focused on the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 on East 22nd Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound when he collided with a southbound Ford SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no reported damage to the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The impact point was the center front end of the bicycle, while the SUV showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 12 - A 26-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and partial ejection after an SUV backed unsafely into his e-bike on East 23rd Street in Manhattan. The collision struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s rear center, causing lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, at 11:45 AM on East 23rd Street in Manhattan, a 2024 SUV backed unsafely into an eastbound e-bike ridden by a 26-year-old male cyclist. The SUV’s center back end collided with the e-bike’s center front end. The cyclist, who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factor was attributed to the victim. The collision caused injury severity level 3, highlighting the danger posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 40-year-old woman was injured when an SUV traveling south on E 15 St struck her outside an intersection. The impact to her lower leg caused a fracture and dislocation. The driver proceeded straight, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured on E 15 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan at 14:20. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection while performing 'other actions in roadway.' The vehicle involved was a 2015 Honda SUV traveling south, with no occupants other than the licensed male driver. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact, causing a fracture and dislocation to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian was hit outside a crosswalk area. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A cyclist cut through Gramercy dusk and struck a man crossing with the light. Blood spilled on the crosswalk. The rider looked away. The man did not. Flesh torn, arm gashed, the city kept moving.

A man crossing Gramercy Park South and 17th Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. The report states the cyclist was traveling east and hit the pedestrian’s arm with the front wheel, causing severe lacerations. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The narrative details: 'A man stepped into the crosswalk, light in his favor. A bike cut through the dusk. Its front wheel struck his arm. Skin tore. Blood spilled.' The pedestrian, age 38, suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal.' The focus remains on the cyclist’s failure to yield and inattention, which led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A 26-year-old male SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a taxi on East 19th Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound, with police citing following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 19th Street in Manhattan at 3:30 PM. A 26-year-old male driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2022 Toyota taxi while both vehicles were traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the taxi's center back end. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance, leading to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 47-year-old male bicyclist suffered an upper arm injury and shock on East 22 Street. The crash involved no vehicle damage and occurred while the cyclist was going straight. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver fault.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 22 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:40. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. The vehicle involved was a single bike with no damage reported. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or failures. There is no indication of collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, and no ejection occurred. The report focuses on the bicyclist's injury without assigning fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - Council bill orders DOT to build 35 e-bike battery stations yearly. A quarter will sit curbside, letting riders lock up. Sponsors: Rivera, Nurse, Hanif. Streets may shift. City must post locations.

Int 1084-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced October 10, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.' Council Members Carlina Rivera (primary sponsor), Sandy Nurse, and Shahana K. Hanif back the measure. It mandates DOT to install at least 35 e-bike battery stations each year for five years, with at least 25% curbside for secure parking. DOT must report on station rollout and post locations online. The bill aims to reshape curb space and infrastructure for e-bike riders, but offers no direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1084-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-10-10