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 4
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 23
▸ Contusion/Bruise 48
▸ Abrasion 51
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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.
CloseEast Midtown’s daily toll, written in sirens
East Midtown-Turtle Bay: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 20, 2025
Just before midnight at E 47th and 3rd, a driver in a sedan hit a person walking at the intersection on Oct 5, 2025. Police logged an injury and moved on (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- A driver turning left at E 56th and 2nd hit a person on a bike on Sep 26 (NYC Open Data).
- On Sep 13 at Lexington and E 59th, a motorcycle rider going straight hit a person walking in the crosswalk; police cited unsafe speed (NYC Open Data).
- On Sep 5 near E 57th, a driver hit an 81‑year‑old woman walking outside the crosswalk; she was listed unconscious (NYC Open Data).
The count here does not stop
Since 2022, 4 people have been killed and 977 injured in East Midtown–Turtle Bay. The roll includes people walking, biking, and riding in cars, across 1,630 crashes (NYC Open Data).
In the past year, deaths climbed to 3, with 243 injured across 433 crashes. This year to date, crashes are 325, with 189 injured and one death recorded in this area (NYC Open Data).
Corners that keep bleeding
Two corridors stand out: FDR Drive (2 deaths, 70 injuries) and E 59th Street (2 deaths, 44 injuries). First and Second avenues each stack dozens more injuries (NYC Open Data, small‑area analysis).
Harm peaks late afternoon. Injuries crest around 4–5 PM. Deaths appear in the morning and again at night. Police reports list unsafe speed, failure to yield, and red‑light disregard among the recorded causes here (NYC Open Data, hourly and factors).
People on foot and on bikes take the worst of it. Since 2022, police logged 257 injuries and 3 deaths among people walking here, and 228 injuries among people on bikes (NYC Open Data, small‑area analysis).
Promises on 34th. Pain on 47th.
On 34th Street, the city pledged a car‑free busway as part of a rezoning deal. Council Member Keith Powers pushed for it: “I’m glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway” (Streetsblog NYC; Gothamist; AMNY). Fewer cars and more space for people on 34th will help bus riders and walkers there. The crashes listed above happened uptown and east of that promise.
Stop the repeat speeders
Albany has a bill for the drivers who rack up violations. The Senate’s S 4045 would require intelligent speed limiters for repeat offenders; State Senator Liz Krueger co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee (Open States). The Assembly’s A 2299 is the companion; Assembly Member Alex Bores is a co‑sponsor (Open States).
Local fixes are on the table. Harden left turns on Second and Lexington. Daylight corners on E 59th. Target speeding at the afternoon peak and at night when deaths spike. These are standard moves when failure to yield and unsafe speed keep showing up in the reports (NYC Open Data, factors and hourly).
What has to happen now
The bodies keep landing on the same avenues. The laws to slow the worst drivers are written. The council and the state have names and numbers attached.
One corner at a time won’t be enough. Pass the speed‑limiter bill. Back it with slower default speeds and the street fixes listed above. Then check 47th and 3rd again.
Take one step today. Tell your officials to act. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-20
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
- Plans for 34th Street busway move ahead, and Mayor Adams says he's on board, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-06
- 34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan, AMNY, Published 2025-08-06
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alex Bores
District 73
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
East Midtown-Turtle Bay East Midtown-Turtle Bay sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 73, SD 28, Manhattan CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Midtown-Turtle Bay
29Int 1444-2025
Keith Powers▸
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File Int 1444-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-29
29
Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence▸
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Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-29
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial▸
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Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-21
5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third▸Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave▸Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
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German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
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
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
8
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
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34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- File Int 1444-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29
29
Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence▸
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Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence,
New York Post,
Published 2025-10-29
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial▸
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Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-21
5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third▸Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave▸Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
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
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
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34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- Woman who screamed ‘f–k these cops’ after purposely mowing down NYPD officer handed light sentence, New York Post, Published 2025-10-29
21
Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial▸
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Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-21
5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third▸Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave▸Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
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German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
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German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-21
5
Volvo driver hits man at East 47th, Third▸Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave▸Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Oct 5 - A Volvo sedan driver, northbound on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man at East 47th Street around 11:28 p.m. He fell. Hip and upper leg hurt. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A driver in a 2011 Volvo sedan, licensed in Pennsylvania and heading north on Third Avenue, hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection at East 47th Street at 11:28 p.m. The man was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported pain. “According to the police report …” the driver was going straight, and impact was to the sedan’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed contributing factors for the pedestrian as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was recorded in the data. The crash location is in Manhattan, ZIP 10017, near the 17th Precinct and Council District 4. The report lists the driver as licensed; vehicle damage was noted as none.
3
SUV driver hits moped on 3 Ave▸Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV hit the back of a moped on 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan. One driver reported leg pain. Police cited Unsafe Lane Changing and Other Vehicular.
On 3 Ave at E 48 St in Manhattan, two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV going straight hit the back of a 2021 Yamaha moped that was changing lanes. One driver, age 43, reported knee and lower-leg pain and shock. Others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular'. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. The SUV driver’s front end hit the rider’s rear, underscoring the rider’s exposure in traffic.
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Cyclist, E 56th▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV turned left at E 56 St and 2 Ave and hit a southbound cyclist. The 48-year-old bicyclist was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling east on E 56 St, made a left turn at 2 Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, 48, suffered a leg abrasion and was listed injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impact to the “Left Front Bumper” of the SUV and the bike’s “Center Front End.” Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” and “Other Vehicular” for the driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10022, within the 17th Precinct.
26
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park▸
-
German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- German Woman Killed in Horrific Hit-and-Run Near Bryant Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-09-26
24
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan▸
-
German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-24
13
Speeding motorcyclist hits woman in crosswalk▸Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 13 - A motorcyclist going east on E 59 St hit a 72-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Lexington Ave. She stayed conscious with bruising. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
At E 59 St and Lexington Ave in Manhattan, the driver of a motorcycle traveling east hit a 72-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She reported bruising and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The motorcycle's point of impact and damage were at the center front end, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The crash was recorded at 16:50 on September 13, 2025.
5
Driver hits 81-year-old on East 57th Street▸Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 5 - A driver hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head injury and was unconscious. Police listed the site as not at an intersection. The report logged no driver contributing factors.
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a driver near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan at 12:54 p.m. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded that she was unconscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one unspecified vehicle and a pedestrian. Police did not record any driver contributing factors. The driver’s actions were not described. The report listed the location as not at an intersection. Vehicle type, direction, and point of impact were left blank.
5
SUV driver injures 81-year-old on East 57th▸Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 5 - A driver heading west on East 57th hit an 81-year-old woman near 225. Center-front impact. She suffered a hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation. She was conscious. Police recorded no contributing factors for the driver.
An SUV driver traveling west on East 57th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near 225 East 57th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a reported hip and upper leg fracture and dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight and the point of impact was the center front. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries were documented. Location data lists ZIP code 10022. The crash was recorded under collision ID 4839904.
31
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station▸
-
Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
19
Left-turning sedan hits two cyclists▸Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 19 - A southbound sedan turned left on E 46th and struck two cyclists on 2nd Avenue. Both riders went down with leg injuries. The driver was distracted. He failed to yield. Steel met flesh in Midtown traffic.
Two cyclists riding south on 2nd Avenue were struck by a southbound Mazda sedan making a left turn at E 46th Street in Manhattan. Both cyclists suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car’s left front quarter panel hit, consistent with a left-turn conflict. The report lists the bicyclists with no safety equipment noted, but only after naming driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and turning left when he hit the riders.
8
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway to Speed Buses▸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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
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.
""It's time to get buses moving faster, and the busway will do just that,"" -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
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.
"Council Member Keith Powers also supported the busway, stating it would speed up bus service." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers 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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
6
Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
6
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
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.
"If you look around us right now, we're in a pretty tough jam here... I don't see a lot of officials getting on the bus, and if they did, they would experience this. They would live with buses that don't show up in the morning and get jammed by the cars." -- Keith Powers
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
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Standing Vehicle Hits 53-Year-Old Manhattan Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
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34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
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34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
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Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - A driver in a standing vehicle hit a 53-year-old woman at Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street. She suffered a contusion and arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A 53-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 52nd Street and suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred." The vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were cited in the data. The vehicle record shows the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end. Police details in the file record the injured pedestrian as conscious at the scene.
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34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning▸Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
-
34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - City revives 34th Street busway. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Council pushes for safer, faster travel. Public input next. Streets shift for people, not traffic.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-06) reports the Adams administration will restart the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown rezoning deal. The city promises a 'car-free 34th Street Busway' after public engagement. The plan restricts cars, giving buses and trucks priority, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, linking it to 10,000 new homes. The article notes, 'Busways grant buses and trucks priority by restricting through movement for other vehicles.' Advocates welcome the move but warn other bus projects remain stalled by City Hall.
- 34th Street Busway Returns With Rezoning, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting Midtown Rezoning and Busway▸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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
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 are transforming Midtown South into a vibrant live-work neighborhood, alongside historic community investments in schools, transit, parks, and more." -- Keith Powers
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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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
- 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06