No More Limps: Demand 20 MPH Before Sunnyside Bleeds Again

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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

A moped passenger was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn and collided with the moped traveling west. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing serious lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, at 3:27 AM in Queens near Northern Boulevard, a Chevrolet SUV making a left turn struck a westbound moped. The moped's left front bumper collided with the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" by the SUV driver. The moped carried two occupants; a 36-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious but injured, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northeast, while the moped driver was licensed and traveling straight west. Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

A 43-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with back trauma and whiplash after an SUV making a right turn struck her on 51 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left side doors bore the impact, revealing a violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on 51 Street in Queens when a 2023 SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling northwest and making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond the collision details. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with four occupants aboard. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling straight. The rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 near 48 Street and Northern Boulevard. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter rider going straight west. The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old male driver, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was treated for a minor burn and shock. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the e-scooter rider held a Pennsylvania license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two women driving straight collided on Honeywell Street. Both ignored traffic controls. Impact left one with back injuries, the other with leg trauma. Whiplash for both. System failed. Danger at the crossing.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 13:06 on Honeywell Street in Queens involving a 2023 sedan and a 2023 SUV. Both drivers, women aged 66 and 52, were licensed and traveling straight. Both disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was struck on its left front quarter panel; the SUV took damage to its center front end. The 66-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The 52-year-old SUV driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, also with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The report highlights traffic control disregard as the cause. No other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV driver hit a parked sedan on Northern Boulevard. Impact crushed metal. Driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west on Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a parked Honda sedan at 6:22 AM. The SUV's right side doors hit the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both driver errors. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The collision underscores the ongoing risks on city streets when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Queens residents gathered under the 7 train. They blasted Governor Hochul’s sudden halt of congestion pricing. Protesters called it a betrayal of millions who rely on transit. Anger burned over lost upgrades, broken promises, and a system that favors drivers over straphangers.

On June 11, 2024, three dozen Queens residents rallied against Governor Hochul’s last-minute decision to pause congestion pricing. The protest, organized by Laura Shepard of Transportation Alternatives, took place under the 7 train. Jaqi Cohen of Tri-State Transportation Campaign declared, “She can't ignore the needs of New York's eight million transit riders.” Restaurant owner Michael Fuquay said, “You want to know how my employees get to work? They walk, they bike, they take the bus.” State Assembly candidate Claire Valdez called the move “a slap in the face to millions who use public transit.” The MTA’s capital plan, including long-awaited elevator upgrades at 46 St-Bliss St and 33 St-Rawson, now hangs in the balance. Protesters condemned the governor’s action as a blow to vulnerable New Yorkers who depend on safe, reliable transit.

• Queens Residents Rally Against Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Flip Flop, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-11

A 26-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn and struck her. The impact caused abrasions to her face. Police cited the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:12 in Queens near 42 Place and Northern Boulevard. A 26-year-old female bicyclist was traveling east when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn southeast and struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to her face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany scrambles after Governor Hochul kills congestion pricing. Lawmakers float a $1 billion IOU for the MTA. No clear funding. Transit riders left in limbo. Streets stay clogged. Subways wait for repairs. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers, led by Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, responded to Governor Hochul’s sudden suspension of Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan. The Legislature rejected Hochul’s push for a payroll tax hike, then considered a vague $1 billion IOU for the MTA, with no funding source. Gianaris told reporters the proposal would simply promise a billion dollars for the next year’s budget, but offered no details. The bill has not been introduced or assigned to committee. Betsy Plum of the Riders Alliance warned, 'The proposal on the table will not fix the subway. A billion dollar IOU is not nearly enough money nor is it nearly secure enough to build trust and rebuild our critical infrastructure.' With no new revenue, the MTA’s ability to fund repairs and upgrades remains in doubt. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders—face continued danger as safe, reliable alternatives to driving are left unfunded.

• NY lawmakers considering $1B IOU after Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing flip-flop, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07