Oct 8 - An e-scooter rider was violently ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on West 204 Street. The scooter driver was conscious but bruised, with no safety equipment used. Pavement defects contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:05 AM on West 204 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene but was not using any safety equipment. The sedan was traveling east, and the e-scooter west, both going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified, but the pavement defect represents a systemic danger contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A sedan traveling west on West 207 Street struck a 35-year-old man playing in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west on West 207 Street in Manhattan at 9:35 PM. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway outside of an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A sedan making a left turn hit a 38-year-old man crossing West 205 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 17:36 on West 205 Street in Manhattan, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Cadillac sedan. The crash caused significant vehicle front-end damage. No victim fault was indicated in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - Three vehicles collided in a westbound chain-reaction crash on West 207 Street. The SUV driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of tailgating in dense traffic.

According to the police report, at 9:28 AM on West 207 Street in Manhattan, a chain-reaction collision involved three vehicles traveling westbound: a 2017 sedan, a 2022 SUV, and a 2007 sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicles, indicating rear-end collisions. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to multiple vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report emphasizes driver error in maintaining unsafe distances, which led to the multi-vehicle impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - Work started on a new 96th Street bus lane. The city will cut car lanes for buses. Council Member Gale Brewer stands with opponents. DOT says most locals don’t drive. The bus lane aims to speed up slow, crowded crosstown rides.

On October 1, 2024, construction began on a dedicated bus lane along 96th Street in Manhattan. The project, not tied to a specific bill number, is led by the Department of Transportation and replaces a traffic lane in each direction between West End Avenue and 2nd Avenue. The matter aims to 'speed up crosstown buses like the M96 and M106.' Council Member Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, has sided with residents opposing the change, though she did not comment for the record. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez claims the new lane will make commutes 'faster, more reliable, and safer for everyone.' The bus lane will operate 24/7, except for a short eastbound stretch. DOT notes that 74% of 96th Street residents do not own cars, and most commute by transit, bike, or foot. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Construction begins on new 96th Street bus lane in Manhattan, amny.com, Published 2024-10-01

Sep 30 - DOT broke ground on new bus lanes along Manhattan’s 96th Street. The redesign will stretch 1.7 miles. Councilmember Gale Brewer raised curb space concerns. Officials say the project will speed up buses and slow down cars. Work finishes later this year.

On September 30, 2024, the Department of Transportation began construction of new bus lanes along Manhattan’s 96th Street, a project stretching from West End to Second Avenue. The matter, titled 'DOT begins construction of new bus lanes along Manhattan’s 96th Street,' aims to improve service for 15,500 weekday riders. Councilmember Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, held a rally earlier in the month expressing concerns about lost curb space and pushed for alternative solutions. Brewer sent a letter to DOT on behalf of residents, stating, 'All I can say is that I did what I did to represent them.' DOT officials countered that the redesign will reduce congestion and retain curb access. The project includes dedicated bus lanes, left-turn bays, and treatments to slow drivers. Most residents in the area rely on transit, walking, or cycling. The city expects the redesign to make commutes faster and safer for all road users.

• DOT begins construction of new bus lanes along Manhattan’s 96th Street, gothamist.com, Published 2024-09-30

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 17 - Streetsblog sues DOT for stonewalling public records. Six-month delays block data on deaths, projects, and official emails. The suit says DOT’s blanket stalling breaks the law and hides vital safety information from the public. DOT stays silent.

On September 17, 2024, Streetsblog filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), alleging systematic violations of the state’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The suit, brought with the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic, targets DOT’s practice of imposing uniform six-month delays on nearly all journalist information requests. Streetsblog’s complaint states: “DOT consistently violates the state's Freedom of Information Law by delaying for six months nearly all of the requests for public information from journalists.” The delays affect at least 33 Streetsblog requests since June 2021, including data on pedestrian fatalities and DOT project records. Michael Martin Linhorst, Streetsblog’s attorney, aims to set a precedent to end these blanket delays. DOT declined to comment. The case highlights how bureaucratic stonewalling keeps critical safety data from the public, undermining transparency and accountability for vulnerable road users.

• Streetsblog to DOT: We’ll See You in Court — Again!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17

Sep 16 - A BMW sedan struck a man crossing 10th Avenue with the signal. The car tore away his arm. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to see him. The street did not stop. Blood marked the intersection in Manhattan.

A 34-year-old man crossing 10th Avenue at West 207th Street in Manhattan was struck by a BMW sedan, according to the police report. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him, resulting in a traumatic amputation of his arm. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted, and also cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'didn’t see him.' The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The police report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior, emphasizing instead the role of driver inattention and speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and remain alert at intersections, especially when pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - Washington Bridge now has bus and protected bike lanes. Jersey barriers shield cyclists. Pedestrians get their own path. Councilmember De La Rosa calls old bridge an accident waiting to happen. Upgrades separate people from cars. Danger drops. City promises more safety fixes.

On September 16, 2024, the Washington Bridge connecting Manhattan and the Bronx received major upgrades: a dedicated bus lane and a two-way protected bike lane. The project, supported by Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa (District 10), was announced by the NYC Department of Transportation. The matter summary states, 'The improvements... aim to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists and provide faster bus service.' De La Rosa, who represents the area, said, 'I've never been so afraid to walk a bridge on foot... it was an accident waiting to happen.' The overhaul separates cyclists and pedestrians from cars with jersey barriers and fences, and adds protected pedestrian paths. Automated cameras will enforce the bus lane. The DOT plans further safety measures, including a leading pedestrian interval at crossings. These changes target long-standing dangers for vulnerable road users on the bridge.

• Washington Bridge between Manhattan and Bronx gets bus and protected bike lanes, gothamist.com, Published 2024-09-16

Sep 12 - City hunts for a vendor to install stop-arm cameras on school buses. The move comes after years of delay. Drivers who pass stopped buses will face fines. Advocates cheer the step. Children remain at risk as deaths rise citywide.

On September 12, 2024, the city issued a request for proposals to deploy stop-arm enforcement cameras on school buses. The Department of Transportation seeks a contractor to install technology that fines drivers who pass stopped buses. The state legalized these cameras in 2019. The City Council, led by then-Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, passed a law in early 2022 for a six-month pilot and required annual reporting. The city enacted automated fine rules in November. Advocates, including Transportation Alternatives, praised the move: 'We know changes like this can save lives.' Suffolk County saw a 42-percent drop in violations after similar cameras. The Adams administration questioned the program's impact, noting no deaths from bus arm violations since 2014. The city has not published pilot results. The state law enabling cameras runs through 2029.

• City Seeks Contractor for School Bus ‘Stop Arm’ Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-12

Sep 11 - A new protected bike lane will run 1.5 miles on Bedford Avenue. Barriers will shield cyclists from traffic. Pedestrian islands and medians will slow cars. The city moves after years of crashes, deaths, and delays. Ossé calls it overdue. Work starts now.

On September 11, 2024, Council Member Chi Ossé (District 36) and the Department of Transportation announced a protected bike lane for Bedford Avenue. The project, not a council bill but a city action, follows years of advocacy and delay. The DOT will convert a painted, often-blocked bike lane between Dean Street and Flushing Avenue into a protected corridor. The official summary states: 'The addition of a parking-protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue will create a critical cycling link...while making the road safer for everyone.' Ossé, who previously criticized DOT delays, said, 'This project is a win for everyone.' The lane will address a Vision Zero Priority Corridor with five pedestrian deaths and nearly 400 crashes since 2019. New medians, pedestrian islands, and traffic-calming measures will target deadly intersections. Advocates call it critical safety infrastructure, the first of its kind in the district.

• Protected bike lanes are coming to Bedford Avenue, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-09-11

Sep 10 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

Sep 10 - A protected bike lane will soon run on Bedford Avenue, replacing paint with concrete and flex-posts. Five pedestrians died here since 2020. The new lane shields cyclists from traffic, narrows crossings for walkers, and marks a hard-won step for safety advocates.

On September 10, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced the installation of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a Vision Zero priority corridor. The project, first proposed in spring 2023, will run northbound from Dean Street to Flushing Avenue. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "The addition of a parking-protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue will create a critical cycling link in an area where bicycle ridership is booming, while making the road safer for everyone." City Council Member Chi Oss, who criticized delays, now calls the project "a win for everyone." The plan uses concrete barriers, flex-posts, and painted pedestrian islands to shield vulnerable users. Since 2020, five pedestrians have died on this stretch. The project responds to years of advocacy and high crash rates, aiming to protect walkers and cyclists in a busy, dangerous corridor.

• Wow, The Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Is Really Happening, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-10

Sep 6 - Federal grant sends $12 million to New York City. The money will build a single crash database. Multiple agencies will share data. AI will analyze patterns. City officials say this will save lives. Advocates have demanded this for years. The city finally acts.

On September 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded New York City $12 million for post-crash data integration. The grant funds a new database merging crash findings from police, ambulance, hospitals, DMV, and DOT. The city will use AI to analyze patterns and improve safety. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez praised the grant, saying, 'This grant will help us save lives by better harnessing new advances in AI technology and more comprehensively analyzing crashes.' $2.4 million will equip city fleet vehicles with 360-degree cameras and AI. Street safety advocates have long called for this comprehensive, public health approach. The city’s Health Department has not updated serious injury or fatality data since 2017, but this grant aims to change that by integrating data across agencies and improving outcomes for vulnerable road users.

• Huge Grant: Feds Send City $12M to Improve Post-Crash Analyses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-06

Sep 3 - Another school year. No stop-arm cameras. City Council passed the law years ago. Mayor Adams stalls. Children cross streets. Drivers ignore bus signs. Other cities act. New York waits. Danger lingers at the curb. Twelve kids dead this year. No change.

The City Council authorized automated school bus stop-arm cameras nearly three years ago, with then-Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez sponsoring the law. The measure aimed to catch drivers who ignore bus stop signs, fining them up to $300 per violation. Despite the law, New York City has not implemented the cameras. A six-month pilot on 30 buses ended without public results. Mayor Adams has delayed action, with City Hall offering no timeline. Other New York counties have issued thousands of violations and seen drops in illegal passing. Advocates like Alexa Sledge of Transportation Alternatives call the cameras 'essential' to protect children, noting twelve have died in traffic this year. The city’s inaction leaves kids exposed while other jurisdictions move ahead.

• City School Year to Start Without Promised Bus Stop Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-03

Aug 29 - New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.

""Through our Open Streets program, we have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children to safely learn, develop new skills, and make pick-ups and drop-offs much easier for parents and guardians."" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez

On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.

• More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29

Aug 27 - City plans to widen Park Avenue medians north of Grand Central. Officials promise greenery and safety. No commitment yet on protected bike lanes. Advocates push for cycling space. Public input will follow. The corridor remains dangerous for riders and walkers.

On August 27, 2024, the city announced a plan to redesign and widen Park Avenue medians between 46th and 57th Streets. The project, not yet assigned a bill number, is led by Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The plan aims to make Park Avenue 'greener, safer and more welcoming,' but leaves out key details: 'All ideas are welcome,' Rodriguez said, refusing to commit to a protected bike lane. Rep. Jerry Nadler voiced support for sustainable transit, including Citi Bike. Advocates like Jon Orcutt highlighted the lack of bike lanes in the area, calling for urgent action. The Request for Proposals is open for four weeks to women and minority-owned firms, with public input to follow. The absence of a protected bike lane keeps vulnerable road users at risk.

• City Will Put the ‘Park’ Back in Park Ave., But Details (Bike Lane? Road Diet?) Are Left Out, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-27

Aug 16 - DOT delays Fourth Avenue’s ‘Great Street’ project, pushing Phase I to August 2025. Cyclists face erased bike lanes and forced merges with traffic. Community demands safety, but DOT waives protections. Illegal parking chokes lanes. Promised upgrades stall. Danger lingers.

The Fourth Avenue ‘Great Street’ capital project, first announced in 2017, faces another setback. The Department of Transportation (DOT) told Community Board 7 that Phase I, meant to bolster medians and add plantings, will now finish in August 2025—over a year late. Phase II, which would add concrete to painted bike zones, won’t start until 2026. DOT erased protected bike lanes during construction, forcing cyclists into traffic. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez admitted waiving Local Law 124, which requires temporary bike lanes, citing traffic concerns. Community Board 7, led by Katherine Walsh, called out DOT’s failure to address illegal parking and equity. Advocates like Jon Orcutt and John Tomac condemned the agency’s logic and lack of safety measures. Despite the $60-million Vision Zero promise, Brooklyn’s vulnerable road users remain exposed as the city delays real protection.

• Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave. ‘Great Street’ Delayed … Again, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-16

Aug 16 - MTA leaders blasted the city for killing Fordham Road bus lane upgrades. Paint and ticket blitzes failed. Bus speeds barely moved. Riders remain stuck in traffic. Cars clog lanes. Promised fixes scrapped. Advocates demand real action. The city stalls. Riders suffer.

On August 16, 2024, MTA officials sent a scathing letter to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, criticizing the city’s decision to abandon plans to upgrade Fordham Road’s curbside bus lanes to offset bus lanes. The letter, signed by outgoing NYCT President Richard Davey and interim successor Demetrius Crichlow, called the city’s paint-and-enforcement approach a 'total bust.' The MTA cited new data showing bus speeds increased just 2–4 percent since October 2022—far below the 15 percent target. The matter summary reads: 'The Fordham Road project enjoys widespread support from transit advocacy groups, and Fordham Road bus riders, who have been enduring slow service for decades.' Council involvement is not specified, but the MTA’s letter and Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein both demand stronger measures. The city’s inaction leaves Bronx bus riders stranded in slow traffic, with vulnerable road users paying the price for political compromise.

• FOIL’D: MTA Leadership Assailed DOT for Failing to Boost Fordham Road Bus Speeds, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-16