Lower the Speed, Save a Life—Or Bury Another Neighbor

A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A moped and sedan collided on Broadway. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The sedan struck the moped’s right side. The rider wore a helmet but was badly hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Broadway collided with a westbound sedan. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan struck the moped on its right side doors, causing the moped driver’s ejection. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the injuries were severe. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a head injury in a Manhattan crash. The driver was distracted while changing lanes. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation. The rider remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on West 87 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved another vehicle changing lanes while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the other driver failed to maintain attention. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which suffered damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Kwok Kwan, an e-cyclist, died after a taxi passenger doored him on 11th Avenue. No summons issued. The strip is notorious for crashes. Council Member Bottcher and Senator Hoylman rallied for protected bike lanes. The city’s deadly streets claim more lives.

On February 16, 2022, e-bike rider Kwok Kwan died after being doored by a taxi passenger on Manhattan’s 11th Avenue near 37th Street. No summons was issued to the driver or passenger for the illegal act. The area, plagued by 913 crashes in three years, has injured dozens of cyclists and pedestrians. Council Member Erik Bottcher and State Senator Brad Hoylman responded by rallying with advocacy groups, demanding protected bike lanes on 10th and 11th avenues. Hoylman tweeted, 'The City must make the streets of the West Side safer!' The Hudson River Greenway, a nearby bike path, bans legal e-bikes, forcing riders like Kwan onto dangerous streets. This was the city’s first cyclist death of 2022, amid a rising toll of road fatalities.

• E-Cyclist Dies After Being Doored On Deadly West Side Strip, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-16

Speed cameras do not target Black or Brown neighborhoods. Data shows crashes drop where cameras go. But unsafe roads remain. Leaders demand more cameras and street redesigns. Council Member Adrienne Adams backs calls for action. Cameras alone cannot stop traffic violence.

""I want all the red light cameras I can get."" -- Gale A. Brewer

On February 14, 2022, Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) was mentioned in a Streetsblog analysis titled, "New York’s Speed Cameras Aren’t Racist — But the City’s Road Design Is." The report, not tied to a specific bill, reviewed automated enforcement and street design. It found speed cameras are evenly distributed and reduce crashes, but dangerous road design still puts lives at risk. Adams and other leaders called for more cameras and urgent street redesigns, echoing the article’s summary: 'Cameras have led to fewer crashes, injuries, and fatalities, but high numbers of tickets in some neighborhoods are attributed to unsafe road design, not camera placement.' Community voices stressed that automated enforcement helps, but cannot replace permanent fixes to deadly streets. The Department of Transportation’s lack of transparency on camera locations remains a concern. Adams and others demand systemic change to protect vulnerable New Yorkers.

• Analysis: New York’s Speed Cameras Aren’t Racist — But the City’s Road Design Is, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-02-14

Speed cameras do not target Black or Brown neighborhoods. City data proves it. But wide, dangerous roads run through these communities. Tickets pile up. So do injuries. Cameras catch speeders, but bad design breeds violence. Leaders demand street fixes, not just enforcement.

""I want all the red light cameras I can get."" -- Gale A. Brewer

This Streetsblog NYC analysis, published February 14, 2022, reviews New York’s speed and red light camera programs. The report finds, “New York City's speed cameras are evenly distributed and not disproportionately concentrated in low-income communities of color.” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards says, “Cameras don't discriminate.” Marco Conner DiAquoi of Transportation Alternatives adds, “We don’t see any correlation between the demographics of a zip code and the number of speeding violations there.” Council Member Gale Brewer calls for more red light cameras. Wilfredo Florentino, Brooklyn Community Board 5, says, “Just placing cameras ain't gonna cut it.” The analysis shows that dangerous, wide arterials in communities of color drive up traffic violence. Advocates and officials agree: automated enforcement helps, but only street redesigns will end the bloodshed. The Department of Transportation still withholds exact camera locations.

• Analysis: New York’s Speed Cameras Aren’t Racist — But the City’s Road Design Is, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-14

A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.

A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Manhattan lawmakers call for seats at Moynihan Train Hall. Passengers sit on floors. Seniors left standing. Officials say exclusionary design punishes transit users. They demand benches for all, not just ticketed riders. Amtrak stays silent. The hall remains bare.

On February 4, 2022, a group of Manhattan elected officials, including State Senator Brad Hoylman, sent a letter demanding public seating at Moynihan Train Hall. The matter, titled 'Legislators Demand Public Seating at the Moynihan Train Hall,' highlights the lack of benches in the busy transit hub. The letter states, 'To ensure everyone can enjoy this public good, we request the installation of additional seating.' Lawmakers Hoylman, Nadler, Jackson, Gottfried, Levine, and Bottcher signed the letter. They note that the small waiting area for ticketed passengers is not enough, forcing travelers—especially seniors—to sit on the floor or wander in search of a seat. The officials reject exclusionary design that targets unhoused people, urging services and outreach instead. Amtrak has not responded. The push for seating centers the needs of all passengers, especially the vulnerable.

• STANDING ORDER: Legislators Demand Public Seating at the Moynihan Train Hall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-04

State lawmakers push to end mandatory parking in new buildings. The bill targets car dominance, aims to cut congestion, and free space for homes. Sen. Hoylman leads the charge. The move could shift city streets, making room for people, not just cars.

Senate Bill, introduced by Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), would ban cities from forcing developers to build off-street parking in new projects. The bill, considered as of January 31, 2022, is under review by the state legislature. The measure, described as aiming to 'encourage public transit use, reduce car ownership, and address climate change,' would give New York City 180 days to update zoning if passed. Sen. Hoylman, the sponsor, calls parking minimums 'backwards' and a barrier to affordable housing. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) has shown support for similar efforts. The Department of City Planning and the governor's office will review the legislation if it advances. The bill does not ban parking outright, but removes the mandate, letting developers decide. Advocates say this could lower costs and open space for housing or community needs.

• State Bill Would Eliminate Parking Minimums in the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-31

A 1-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 81 Street near Central Park West. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 1-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn on West 81 Street in Manhattan. The toddler was crossing against the signal at the intersection near Central Park West. The driver’s inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. The child sustained a head contusion but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08