No More Limps: Demand 20 MPH Before Sunnyside Bleeds Again

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

Aug 25 - 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 2025-09-18

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

Jul 31 - 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 2025-09-18

Jul 18 - 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 2025-09-18

Jul 15 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Northern Boulevard. Impact bruises 62-year-old woman riding in back. Driver’s bad lane use and tailgating led to crash. Metal crunches. Passenger suffers arm injuries.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Northern Boulevard at 14:40 in Queens. The SUV driver committed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' causing the crash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. A 62-year-old woman in the right rear seat of the SUV was injured, suffering bruises and arm injuries. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 9 - A sedan and motorcycle collided turning right on 39 Avenue at Northern Boulevard. The motorcyclist suffered hip and leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and motorcycle collided at 8:22 AM on 39 Avenue near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The 31-year-old male motorcyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but no victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 24 - 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 2025-09-18

Jun 21 - A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on 51 Street in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his arm. The crash happened late at night, highlighting driver failure to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 51 Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel striking the bike's left rear bumper. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors like tailgating in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 20 - An e-scooter rider suffered upper arm injuries after a vehicle made an improper right turn on Northern Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the scooter’s left side. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard near 36 Avenue in Queens at 9:20 AM. A vehicle was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper against the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The e-scooter rider, a 49-year-old male, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but remained conscious. The report cites the vehicle driver’s errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The rider was wearing a helmet, noted as safety equipment, but no rider behavior contributed to the crash. The collision highlights driver mistakes in yielding and turning maneuvers as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 15 - 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 2025-09-18

Jun 11 - 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

Jun 10 - 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 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.

• Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Albany scrambles after Hochul kills congestion pricing. Lawmakers float a $1 billion-a-year promise for the MTA. No details. No guarantees. Michael Gianaris calls it a stopgap. Riders and streets hang in the balance. The future stays uncertain.

On June 7, 2024, Albany lawmakers responded to Governor Hochul’s cancellation of NYC congestion pricing. The proposed measure, still without a bill number or final language, would guarantee $1 billion annually for the MTA over 15 years. State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris explained, “It’s very simply something that just says there will be a billion dollars for the MTA in the following year’s budget, but without any specifics as to what that means.” Gianaris and others are working with Hochul and the MTA to keep capital projects alive. The bill’s fate is unclear, with some lawmakers already planning to vote no. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The measure’s details and its effect on street safety remain unknown.

• Albany lawmakers considering last-minute bailout for lost congestion toll revenue, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06