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▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 12
▸ Contusion/Bruise 11
▸ Abrasion 9
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
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.
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Left turns, late nights, and lives upended in Highbridge Park
Highbridge Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before 1 PM on Jul 9, 2025, a Jeep turned left at Amsterdam and W 178 St and struck two people who were crossing with the signal, sending them to the hospital (NYC Open Data).
Since Jan 1, 2022, this small patch around Highbridge Park has seen 393 crashes, injuring 235 people and leaving 5 with serious injuries. No deaths are recorded in this window (NYC Open Data).
Speed cameras work citywide. As one lawmaker put it, “speed cameras save lives and make our streets safer for everyone” (Streetsblog NYC). But here, the injuries keep coming.
Where it breaks again and again
Harlem River Drive is a wound. It accounts for 101 injuries in this area alone. Dyckman Street adds 26 more (NYC Open Data). The corners on Amsterdam keep drawing blood: the left turn at Amsterdam and W 178 St hit two people at once; three nights earlier at Amsterdam and W 171 St, a sedan making a U‑turn injured a child pedestrian (NYC Open Data).
The clock tells a story too. Injuries spike at 1 AM in this area, with 20 people hurt at that hour across the period. Dusk into night stays dangerous (NYC Open Data).
The causes we can name
The records cite failures we know how to fix: failure to yield, driver inattention, unsafe speed, and drivers blowing signals. Each shows up in the local crash files, including the Amsterdam cases above (NYC Open Data). On Feb 11, 2025, just before evening, a 77‑year‑old pedestrian was left unconscious after an SUV strike along Harlem River Drive (NYC Open Data). The list runs long. The fixes are not mysteries: daylight the corners, harden the turns, slow the cars.
Who holds the keys
City leaders boast of progress. “Traffic deaths reached the lowest level in recorded history during the first six months of this year,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez (BKReader). Albany renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030 (Streetsblog NYC). Those are steps. They are not the end.
The next step is on the books. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force the worst repeat offenders to use speed limiters after a pattern of violations. State Senator Robert Jackson co‑sponsored the Senate bill S4045 and voted yes in committee (Open States). Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos co‑sponsors the Assembly bill A2299 (NY Assembly). Council Member Carmen De La Rosa has backed daylighting legislation to clear sightlines at crosswalks.
Make these corners forgive
Amsterdam needs hardened turns and leading walk time. Dyckman needs slow speeds and clear sight lines. Harlem River Drive needs barriers and speed control. Night hours need targeted enforcement where the injuries cluster.
Citywide, two moves would help this map: a lower default speed limit on local streets and speed limiters for repeat offenders. Albany already renewed the cameras; the Legislature can pass the limiter bills now (Streetsblog NYC; Open States S4045; A2299).
The two people crossing at W 178 St did what the light told them to do. The street did not protect them. If you want that to change, add your voice /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area does this cover?
▸ How many crashes and injuries are in this record?
▸ Where are the worst hot spots?
▸ Who can act on repeat speeding and slower streets?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Albany Reauthorizes City Speed Camera Program for 5 More Years, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-18
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
- NYC Traffic Deaths Reach Record Low, BKReader, Published 2025-07-03
- Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-21
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos
District 72
Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa
District 10
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
▸ Other Geographies
Highbridge Park Highbridge Park sits in Manhattan, Precinct 34, District 10, AD 72, SD 31, Manhattan CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Highbridge Park
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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
16
Left-Turn Failure to Yield on Amsterdam▸Oct 16 - A driver turned left on Amsterdam at W 177 St. The driver failed to yield. The left front bumper hit. One person was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver.
One person was injured in a left-turn crash at Amsterdam Ave and W 177 St in Manhattan around 7:00 p.m. The driver was traveling west and making a left turn. Impact came to the left front bumper. The injured person, a 24-year-old man, reported a head contusion. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The report lists the driver as the injured party. It was recorded under collision ID 4850639.
15
Drivers Hurt in Amsterdam Avenue Pileup▸Oct 15 - Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam at West 179th. One sedan had front-end damage. An SUV and another sedan had rear-end damage. Two drivers hurt. A leg fractured. Back pain reported. Police cited driver inattention.
Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam Avenue at West 179th Street in Manhattan at about 3:26 p.m. One 2019 sedan showed front-end damage. A 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan had rear-end damage. An 88-year-old woman driving suffered a lower-leg fracture. A 46-year-old woman driving reported back pain. A 75-year-old man driving was partially ejected. Passengers were aboard in two of the cars. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by involved drivers.
6
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam▸Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
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NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
- 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
16
Left-Turn Failure to Yield on Amsterdam▸Oct 16 - A driver turned left on Amsterdam at W 177 St. The driver failed to yield. The left front bumper hit. One person was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver.
One person was injured in a left-turn crash at Amsterdam Ave and W 177 St in Manhattan around 7:00 p.m. The driver was traveling west and making a left turn. Impact came to the left front bumper. The injured person, a 24-year-old man, reported a head contusion. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The report lists the driver as the injured party. It was recorded under collision ID 4850639.
15
Drivers Hurt in Amsterdam Avenue Pileup▸Oct 15 - Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam at West 179th. One sedan had front-end damage. An SUV and another sedan had rear-end damage. Two drivers hurt. A leg fractured. Back pain reported. Police cited driver inattention.
Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam Avenue at West 179th Street in Manhattan at about 3:26 p.m. One 2019 sedan showed front-end damage. A 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan had rear-end damage. An 88-year-old woman driving suffered a lower-leg fracture. A 46-year-old woman driving reported back pain. A 75-year-old man driving was partially ejected. Passengers were aboard in two of the cars. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by involved drivers.
6
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam▸Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
- Police bodycam video from deadly NYC July 4 crash shown during trial, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-21
16
Left-Turn Failure to Yield on Amsterdam▸Oct 16 - A driver turned left on Amsterdam at W 177 St. The driver failed to yield. The left front bumper hit. One person was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver.
One person was injured in a left-turn crash at Amsterdam Ave and W 177 St in Manhattan around 7:00 p.m. The driver was traveling west and making a left turn. Impact came to the left front bumper. The injured person, a 24-year-old man, reported a head contusion. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The report lists the driver as the injured party. It was recorded under collision ID 4850639.
15
Drivers Hurt in Amsterdam Avenue Pileup▸Oct 15 - Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam at West 179th. One sedan had front-end damage. An SUV and another sedan had rear-end damage. Two drivers hurt. A leg fractured. Back pain reported. Police cited driver inattention.
Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam Avenue at West 179th Street in Manhattan at about 3:26 p.m. One 2019 sedan showed front-end damage. A 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan had rear-end damage. An 88-year-old woman driving suffered a lower-leg fracture. A 46-year-old woman driving reported back pain. A 75-year-old man driving was partially ejected. Passengers were aboard in two of the cars. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by involved drivers.
6
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam▸Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Oct 16 - A driver turned left on Amsterdam at W 177 St. The driver failed to yield. The left front bumper hit. One person was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver.
One person was injured in a left-turn crash at Amsterdam Ave and W 177 St in Manhattan around 7:00 p.m. The driver was traveling west and making a left turn. Impact came to the left front bumper. The injured person, a 24-year-old man, reported a head contusion. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. Police also recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The report lists the driver as the injured party. It was recorded under collision ID 4850639.
15
Drivers Hurt in Amsterdam Avenue Pileup▸Oct 15 - Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam at West 179th. One sedan had front-end damage. An SUV and another sedan had rear-end damage. Two drivers hurt. A leg fractured. Back pain reported. Police cited driver inattention.
Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam Avenue at West 179th Street in Manhattan at about 3:26 p.m. One 2019 sedan showed front-end damage. A 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan had rear-end damage. An 88-year-old woman driving suffered a lower-leg fracture. A 46-year-old woman driving reported back pain. A 75-year-old man driving was partially ejected. Passengers were aboard in two of the cars. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by involved drivers.
6
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam▸Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Oct 15 - Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam at West 179th. One sedan had front-end damage. An SUV and another sedan had rear-end damage. Two drivers hurt. A leg fractured. Back pain reported. Police cited driver inattention.
Three westbound drivers crashed on Amsterdam Avenue at West 179th Street in Manhattan at about 3:26 p.m. One 2019 sedan showed front-end damage. A 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan had rear-end damage. An 88-year-old woman driving suffered a lower-leg fracture. A 46-year-old woman driving reported back pain. A 75-year-old man driving was partially ejected. Passengers were aboard in two of the cars. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by involved drivers.
6
Driver Asleep Hits Parked SUV on Amsterdam▸Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Oct 6 - A driver in a Ford SUV turned right on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178th and hit a parked SUV. The front passenger, 40, was injured and semiconscious. Police recorded the driver fell asleep and was distracted.
A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 178 Street and hit a parked 2024 Ford SUV. The front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured and semiconscious. The driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep and was distracted before the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were hit. The collision occurred in Manhattan's 33rd Precinct.
29
Unsafe speed ejects passenger on Harlem River Drive▸Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Sep 29 - A crash on Harlem River Drive. A sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old passenger was ejected and hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
A crash on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan involved a sedan and a motorcycle. A 41-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Nissan sedan and a 2014 BMW motorcycle, and police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. The sedan showed center back-end damage. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. Other listed occupants had injuries recorded as unspecified. The location sits in the 33rd Precinct area. No pedestrians were listed.
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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
- 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
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
- German tourist, 50, killed after reversing minivan pins her against truck in Midtown Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-24
2
Distracted drivers crash on Harlem River ramp▸Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Sep 2 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Police cited driver inattention. A 45-year-old woman driving was hurt with chest pain and whiplash. Others had unspecified injuries.
Two drivers in SUVs collided on the Harlem River Drive ramp in New York City. A 45-year-old woman driving was injured, with chest pain and whiplash recorded. A 73-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger were listed with unspecified injuries, as was another occupant. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was recorded for both drivers." Both vehicles were listed as SUVs with front-to-rear damage noted. The crash location is reported at latitude 40.845276, longitude -73.93057. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the case data.
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
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
- Man fatally struck by train at Harlem subway station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31
26
Rodriguez Demands Safety-Boosting Limits on Brooklyn Bridge Vendors▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
""New York commuters as well as the millions of people who visit our city each year should be able to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge without impediments to safety and pedestrian mobility,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
24
BMW rear-ends slowing cars on Harlem▸Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 24 - Northbound BMW hit slowing cars on Harlem River Drive. Right front into rear quarters. Two occupants hurt. Others rattled. Aggressive driving named. Chaos in the dark cut steel and flesh.
A northbound BMW struck two slowing vehicles on Harlem River Drive. Two occupants were injured: a 26-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion, and a 26-year-old female front passenger with a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, Other Vehicular.” The BMW’s right front bumper hit the right rear of a Subaru SUV and the left rear quarter of a Toyota sedan, both listed as slowing or stopping. Driver errors include Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Other Vehicular actions. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported in this multi-vehicle crash.
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting Citywide Greenways Expansion▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""We say everyone deserves a greenway. Having access to greenways is not a privilege; it's a human right,"" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
- ‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Backs Safety‑Boosting Department of Sustainable Delivery▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
""we need to get at the root cause of why reckless e-bike riding happens in the first place: the greed of big tech companies."," -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
- Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-13
13
Rodriguez Champions Safety‑Boosting Greenway Expansion Citywide▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
"“Our street is the backyard for many residents,”" -- Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
- NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city, gothamist.com, Published 2025-08-13
11
Rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive▸Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
9
Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
-
NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
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Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 11 - Two southbound cars collide. SUV slams a sedan’s rear. Drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and speed. Center-front to center-rear crush. Manhattan highway turns hard and mean.
Two southbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck the back of a sedan, damaging the sedan’s center rear and the SUV’s center front. Two male drivers were injured; two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed.” Those driver errors are the story here: a rear-end hit in clear lanes, both vehicles going straight. The report places impact to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front, consistent with a following driver failing to pay attention and traveling too fast for conditions.
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Rodriguez Backs Misguided Delivery Worker ID Registration▸Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
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NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers,
BKReader,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 9 - Adams and DOT propose registering delivery apps, issuing worker IDs and reflective vests, mandating training, and requiring vehicle reporting. The rule pins safety on riders. It burdens vulnerable delivery workers and ignores dangerous street design.
File number: none. Status: proposed rule; committee: not applicable. Key dates: proposed July 28, 2025 and published for public comment; event noted Aug 9, 2025. The matter, "NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers," would require app-based companies to register with DOT, assign unique ID cards, mandate safety training and reflective vests, and report vehicle types. Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal and is quoted promoting safer streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis A. Rodriguez backed the plan. A safety analyst warned that while training and gear may offer individual benefits, the policy shifts burdens onto vulnerable delivery workers, ignores systemic street design and enforcement problems, and lacks evidence of population-level safety gains.
- NYC Unveils Plan to Register Food Delivery Workers, BKReader, Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
- Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08
8
Rodriguez Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway▸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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
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.
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
Rodriguez 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.
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
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.
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