Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Council bill pushes demand-based parking in crowded boroughs. DOT must set rates, tweak with notice. Exempt vehicles dodge new fees. Streets may shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Int 0474-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Williams, Restler, Salaam, Bottcher, Riley, Brewer, Farías, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill orders DOT to create at least one dynamic parking zone per borough, with rates rising or falling by real-time demand. DOT must set the range before launch and give a week’s notice for changes. Vehicles with special permits stay exempt. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing dynamic parking zones.' No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0474-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.

• File Int 0114-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.

• File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.

Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.

• File Int 0263-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.

• File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.

• No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-16

Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.

On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.

• No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-01-16

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl suffered head injuries. Both were conscious. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the impact. No one was ejected. Bruises marked the aftermath.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 4-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, both passengers, suffered head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact struck the center rear of one sedan and the front of the other. Both injured girls were seated on laps without safety equipment. The crash left them with bruises and contusions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on 12 Avenue at 3 a.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the front center of one car and the right side doors of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 12 Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2018 Mazda traveling north, struck the right side doors of a 2016 BMW traveling east. The 26-year-old male driver of the Mazda was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the Mazda and the right side doors of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV hit sedan at West 133 Street. Sedan driver, 31, suffered neck injury and whiplash. Both cars took heavy front and side damage. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a Ford sedan heading south on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left side doors. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash left the sedan driver conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No further details on cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 25-year-old man riding a moped southbound on Amsterdam Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused bruising and contusions to his lower body.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the incident occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—was the primary factor noted. The rider was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused injury severity level 3, indicating moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan turned left on 12 Avenue and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on. The rider, a 49-year-old man, suffered full-body bruises and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan on 12 Avenue attempted a left turn and collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with contusions and shock to his entire body. The sedan driver was unlicensed and cited for driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The sedan carried three occupants; the motorcycle had one. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the motorcycle. Driver errors listed include failure to yield while turning and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. The report does not attribute fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 26-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision on West 125th Street. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He was wearing a helmet and reported pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the center back end of the cyclist's bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock following the impact. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the other vehicle and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06