No More Limps: Demand 20 MPH Before Sunnyside Bleeds Again

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 3 - A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on 39th Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 5:20 AM on 39th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 2018 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2023 sedan also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 46-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 13 - A Ford SUV traveling west collided head-on with a Carry All truck going east on Northern Blvd in Queens. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Northern Blvd in Queens. A 2017 Ford SUV traveling west was passing when it collided head-on with a 2023 Carry All truck traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The Carry All had no occupants at the time. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the Carry All's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 6 - Council Member Julie Won pushes a bill to ban parking near all intersections. The move targets deadly blind spots. Advocates demand faster action. DOT lags behind. Intersections remain killing grounds for children and pedestrians. The city stalls. Lives hang in the balance.

On December 6, 2024, Council Member Julie Won (D-Queens) introduced a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of all intersections citywide—a measure known as daylighting. The bill, now before the City Council, would require the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections per year. The matter summary states: 'Parking right up against intersections blocks sight lines for pedestrians and drivers, leading to people to have to peak out into the street to see oncoming traffic.' Won said, 'Daylighting saves lives.' Advocates like Jackson Chabot of Open Plans back the bill, citing slow DOT progress and urgent need. Intersections account for 55 percent of pedestrian deaths and 79 percent of injuries, according to DOT. The bill follows a year of tragic child deaths and mounting public pressure for universal daylighting.

• Daylight Again! Council Seeks Universal Parking Ban At Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-06

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 1 - A 56-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation in Queens. The crash occurred on Northern Blvd at 5:52 p.m. Driver inattention and distraction caused the injury, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male motorcyclist driving northwest on Northern Blvd in Queens was partially ejected from his motorcycle around 5:52 p.m. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The motorcycle showed no damage at the point of impact, indicating the severity of the rider's ejection despite the vehicle's condition. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 31 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 63-year-old driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when impact occurred.

According to the police report, at 17:20 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Ford sedan, struck the center back end of the front 2023 Mercedes sedan. The driver of the Ford, a 63-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The Ford driver was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 28 - Police chases in Astoria’s 114 Precinct have surged. Cyclists and pedestrians pay the price. One cyclist is dead. NYPD ignores its own rules. Dangerous drivers face no real penalty. Officials and residents demand action. The city stalls. Streets stay deadly.

This report covers the sharp rise in high-speed police chases in the NYPD’s 114th Precinct, Astoria, Queens. The article, published October 28, 2024, details community outrage after a cyclist’s death and repeated injuries. NYPD policy says chases should end when risk outweighs reward, but enforcement fails. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, which once forced repeat offenders into safety courses, has expired. Comptroller Brad Lander says, 'Drivers who are repeatedly caught by speed and red-light cameras currently face no consequences other than a fine in the mail. Repeat reckless drivers must be held to account.' State Senator Michael Gianaris calls for stronger penalties, including suspending registrations. The NYPD has not adopted reforms. Residents and advocates demand legislative action and transparency. Without it, vulnerable road users remain at risk.

• Reckless: The 114 Precinct is an Island of High-Speed Chases In Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-28

Oct 12 - An e-scooter driver in Queens was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. The rider was semiconscious after the crash. The incident occurred on Northern Boulevard with the e-scooter traveling eastbound. No driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 9:15 AM. The rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion, resulting in a semiconscious state. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle also traveling straight ahead eastbound. The police report does not attribute fault to the e-scooter driver or note any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 10 - SUV turned right on Honeywell Street. Struck a 44-year-old cyclist. Rider took a hard hit to the upper arm. Police blame driver distraction. Cyclist stayed conscious. Streets remain hostile for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV made a right turn on Honeywell Street in Queens and struck a southbound bicyclist. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to his upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the cyclist. The SUV driver was licensed. No mention of helmet use or crossing signals as factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers during turning movements in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 3 - SUV slowed on Northern Boulevard. Sedan struck its rear. Glare blinded both drivers. Woman and teen hurt. Metal twisted. No other errors listed.

According to the police report, an SUV slowed or stopped on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 17:55. A sedan traveling west struck the SUV's left rear bumper. Glare impaired visibility for both drivers, as listed in the report. The 39-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Her 17-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's front end were damaged. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 1 - Governor Hochul stalls congestion pricing, leaving MTA riders in limbo. The pause threatens subway and bus service. Advocates demand any replacement funds boost operations, not highways. Riders need frequent, affordable transit—not more gridlock and pollution.

This editorial, published October 1, 2024, addresses Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing and seek alternative funding for the MTA’s $15-billion capital plan. The article states: “If the governor wants to do the MTA and riders a favor, she should use the money she finds to instead boost MTA operations.” Author Samuel Santaella criticizes Hochul’s move, arguing it jeopardizes service for working-class New Yorkers. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris are cited as proponents of fare-free buses, while Riders Alliance pushes for six-minute service. The piece urges Hochul to reject highway expansions and instead invest in frequent, affordable transit. The editorial frames this as a fight for clean air, equity, and safety for all New Yorkers who rely on public transportation.

• OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-01

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