Sep 26 - Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face deadly risk. Lawmakers demand action. Streets must protect the vulnerable.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The measure calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program' using cameras to enforce bike lane rules. Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the resolution. The text states: 'enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The council demands Albany act. Cyclists die while drivers block lanes. The bill aims to hold motorists accountable and protect those most at risk.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

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

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

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

Sep 23 - Council pulled the jaywalking decriminalization bill before a vote. Advocates warned it could shield drivers who hit pedestrians. NYPD tickets mostly Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Councilmember Cabán says the law enables biased policing. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

Bill to decriminalize jaywalking, sponsored by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (District 22), was pulled for revision before a full City Council vote on September 23, 2024. The measure, under review in committee, aimed to end NYPD enforcement that disproportionately targets people of color. The bill’s summary states, 'NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color.' Cabán, a key sponsor, argued police use jaywalking as a pretext for stop-and-frisk, calling the law archaic and motorist-centered. Advocates raised concerns that the bill’s language might let drivers escape liability for hitting pedestrians, prompting its withdrawal. The law’s enforcement remains unequal, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.

• NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color., gothamist.com, Published 2024-09-23

Sep 10 - Two sedans collided on 24 Street in Queens after one driver disregarded traffic control. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing back contusions. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when the crash occurred late afternoon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on 24 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided. The southbound vehicle struck the left front quarter panel against the westbound sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured party was a 50-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the southbound sedan. She sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the southbound sedan and the right front bumper of the westbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

Sep 4 - A 5-year-old boy playing in the street suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The child was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicles moving through active play areas.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 38-59 11 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at approximately 8:30 PM. The vehicle impacted the child on the left front quarter panel, causing a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The child’s presence in the roadway as a playing pedestrian is noted, but no fault is assigned to the victim. The incident underscores the systemic risk to young pedestrians in areas where vehicles travel near active play zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The female driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. Front-end damage marked the violent impact. Passengers also sustained injuries in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens around 12:30. Two sedans traveling south collided head-on. The female driver, aged 51, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for her. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The male front passenger, 64, also suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The male driver of the other sedan was traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors on the female driver's part without attributing fault to the passengers or other driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - G train rolls again. After months of silence, trains run from Queens to Brooklyn. Riders endured shuttle buses, slow streets, no dedicated lanes. Council Member Restler praises upgrades, slams city for missing bus lanes. Modern signals promise speed, but funding future hangs in balance.

On September 3, 2024, the G train returned to full service after a summer shutdown for signal modernization. The $368 million project, led by the MTA, replaced century-old signals with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), aiming for faster, more reliable service. Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) praised the MTA’s handling and shuttle bus communication but criticized the city for not creating dedicated bus lanes during the closure, saying, 'They expressed dismay, however, that the city had not constructed a dedicated lane so shuttle buses could move faster.' Restler called for renewed investment in the MTA, including the resumption of congestion pricing, to fund future upgrades. The project continues through 2027, but no more full shutdowns are planned. The lack of bus lanes during the outage left vulnerable riders exposed to slow, crowded streets.

• Back on track: G train returns to full service following summer shutdown, amny.com, Published 2024-09-03

Aug 30 - A 23-year-old moped driver was injured and ejected in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the moped’s right front, damaging the left side doors. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 21 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens at 9:29 p.m. The collision involved a 2018 Chevrolet SUV and a 2020 Yamaha moped, both traveling eastbound. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right front bumper, causing damage to the SUV’s left side doors. The 23-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including abrasions. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was in shock and injured but no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A sedan turned across Vernon Boulevard, striking a westbound cyclist. The woman suffered head abrasions. Police cite improper turning and failure to yield by the driver.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda sedan making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens struck a 33-year-old woman riding her bike westbound. The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to her head, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors tied to the sedan driver. No cyclist actions were cited as causes. The crash underscores the risk posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 13 - DOT cuts Bedford Slip’s car-free hours. The plaza, once open all week, will now close to cars only on weekends. Locals and advocates wanted more. Businesses pushed back. Most neighbors don’t own cars. The fight for safe space continues.

On August 13, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would end 24/7 pedestrianization of Bedford Slip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The decision, not a council bill but a DOT action, follows a six-week trial during the G train shutdown. DOT will allow car-free hours only on weekends from late September through year’s end. The matter summary: 'DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours.' Council Member Lincoln Restler, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Rep. Nydia Velázquez supported a permanent plaza. Katie Denny Horowitz of the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance vowed to keep pushing for full-time closure. DOT spokeswoman Mona Bruno said the agency is working with residents on a long-term vision. Most local households rely on transit, biking, or walking. The decision leaves vulnerable road users with less protection during the week.

• DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-13

Aug 10 - Councilwoman Joann Ariola called out Tiffany Cabán for racking up school-zone speeding tickets while pushing to cut car use. Cabán’s platform promised safer streets and fewer cars. Ariola and others say the tickets show a gap between words and actions.

On August 10, 2024, Councilwoman Joann Ariola (District 32) publicly criticized Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán after media reports revealed Cabán received four school-zone speeding tickets and three other violations since November 2022. The matter, covered by the New York Post, states: 'Cabán—who was elected to office on a platform advocating less car use and cracking down on dangerous driving—received four tickets in the past 13 months for speeding her vehicle in school zones.' Ariola, joined by Councilman Robert Holden, accused Cabán of hypocrisy, highlighting the disconnect between Cabán’s advocacy for street safety and her own driving record. Cabán’s policy platform includes converting 25% of city roadways for people, building 1,000 miles of car-free streets, and expanding bus and bike lanes. No formal council bill or committee action is attached to this event, but the public dispute underscores tensions in the city’s push for safer, less car-dominated streets.

• Socialist NYC Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán has amassed nearly $500 in traffic tickets despite pushing anti-car agenda: ‘Hypocrisy’, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-10

Aug 10 - North Brooklyn residents and lawmakers demand DOT keep Bedford Slip car-free. The plaza, born of subway repairs, became a haven for pedestrians. Over 3,100 back it. Officials urge permanence. Opponents’ safety fears never came true. The fight for public space continues.

On August 10, 2024, North Brooklynites rallied to keep the temporary pedestrian plaza at Bedford Slip, a half-block offshoot of Bedford Avenue north of Nassau Avenue, car-free. The Department of Transportation (DOT) had closed the street to traffic during G train repairs, but plans to reopen it to vehicles. The matter, described as a push to 'continue this vital public space project as a permanent fixture,' drew support from Rep. Nydia Velázquez and State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, who sent letters urging DOT to make the plaza permanent. Local organizations, businesses, and over 3,100 petitioners back the effort, citing increased community use and safety. Previous concerns about traffic and safety did not materialize. The plaza is part of a broader movement to reclaim streets for pedestrians in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.

• ‘Save the Slip’: North Brooklynites Urge DOT to Keep Temporary Plaza, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-10

Aug 8 - A 29-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 21 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens at 12:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Honda SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond the driver's failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A sedan collided with a moped in Queens at 41 Avenue. The moped driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely as causes. The moped was entering a parked position when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 27-05 41 Avenue at 10:40. A sedan traveling east struck the left side doors of a moped also traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors. The moped was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The sedan showed no damage, and the moped had no damage at the point of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to close passing and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19