Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunnyside?
Sunnyside Bleeds While City Sleeps: Drop the Speed, Save a Life
Sunnyside: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Behind the Names
Five dead. Seventeen seriously hurt. In Sunnyside, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers keep coming. They do not slow. They do not care. In the last twelve months alone, three people died. Four were left with injuries that will not heal. One was a child. One was old enough to remember the city before cars ruled it. See the data.
Over 1,000 people injured. The wounds are not just numbers. They are broken legs, crushed skulls, lives split open on the street. The youngest was under 18. The oldest was over 75. No one is spared.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and trucks did most of the damage. They killed. They maimed. They left families to pick up what was left. Motorcycles and mopeds tore through flesh and bone. Bikes, too, left their mark, but the weight of steel and speed falls hardest from the biggest machines.
What Has Been Done—And What Hasn’t
The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws—like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. But in Sunnyside, the speed stays the same. The city has the power to drop the limit to 20 mph. They have not used it. demand action.
Speed cameras work. They cut speeding by more than half where installed. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Albany drags its feet. The city waits. People die.
The Cost of Delay
Every day without action is another day someone does not come home. The city has the tools. The leaders have the power. What they lack is urgency.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed. Take action now.
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District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
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212-788-6975
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22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
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Sunnyside Sunnyside sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12, Queens CB2.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunnyside
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on JJ Byrne Bridge▸Two sedans collided on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The front driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 16:34 on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge, two sedans traveling south collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The front driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.
Gianaris Supports Safety‑Boosting Penalties for Repeat Reckless Drivers▸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.
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Reckless: The 114 Precinct is an Island of High-Speed Chases In Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-28
Distracted Limo Driver Hits Moped in Queens▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a limo struck him head-on in Queens. The limo driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred near 39-25 48 Street late at night.
According to the police report, at 11:19 PM in Queens near 39-25 48 Street, a limo traveling north collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The limo driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with the limo striking the moped’s center front end with its right front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Skillman Avenue▸A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy outside an intersection on Skillman Avenue. The impact injured his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood, not blame.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The crash happened outside an intersection, with the car's left front bumper hitting the boy. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not listed as factors. The report documents harm to a young pedestrian and a lack of clear fault.
SUV Right Turn Ejects Moped Driver Queens▸A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
Two sedans collided on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The front driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 16:34 on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge, two sedans traveling south collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The front driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.
Gianaris Supports Safety‑Boosting Penalties for Repeat Reckless Drivers▸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.
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Reckless: The 114 Precinct is an Island of High-Speed Chases In Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-28
Distracted Limo Driver Hits Moped in Queens▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a limo struck him head-on in Queens. The limo driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred near 39-25 48 Street late at night.
According to the police report, at 11:19 PM in Queens near 39-25 48 Street, a limo traveling north collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The limo driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with the limo striking the moped’s center front end with its right front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Skillman Avenue▸A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy outside an intersection on Skillman Avenue. The impact injured his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood, not blame.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The crash happened outside an intersection, with the car's left front bumper hitting the boy. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not listed as factors. The report documents harm to a young pedestrian and a lack of clear fault.
SUV Right Turn Ejects Moped Driver Queens▸A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Distracted Limo Driver Hits Moped in Queens▸A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a limo struck him head-on in Queens. The limo driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred near 39-25 48 Street late at night.
According to the police report, at 11:19 PM in Queens near 39-25 48 Street, a limo traveling north collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The limo driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with the limo striking the moped’s center front end with its right front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Skillman Avenue▸A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy outside an intersection on Skillman Avenue. The impact injured his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood, not blame.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The crash happened outside an intersection, with the car's left front bumper hitting the boy. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not listed as factors. The report documents harm to a young pedestrian and a lack of clear fault.
SUV Right Turn Ejects Moped Driver Queens▸A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a limo struck him head-on in Queens. The limo driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred near 39-25 48 Street late at night.
According to the police report, at 11:19 PM in Queens near 39-25 48 Street, a limo traveling north collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The limo driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact, with the limo striking the moped’s center front end with its right front bumper. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Skillman Avenue▸A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy outside an intersection on Skillman Avenue. The impact injured his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood, not blame.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The crash happened outside an intersection, with the car's left front bumper hitting the boy. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not listed as factors. The report documents harm to a young pedestrian and a lack of clear fault.
SUV Right Turn Ejects Moped Driver Queens▸A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A sedan struck a 16-year-old boy outside an intersection on Skillman Avenue. The impact injured his abdomen and pelvis. No driver errors were listed. The street saw blood, not blame.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The crash happened outside an intersection, with the car's left front bumper hitting the boy. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not listed as factors. The report documents harm to a young pedestrian and a lack of clear fault.
SUV Right Turn Ejects Moped Driver Queens▸A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Queens Blvd. The collision caused abrasions and serious trauma. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage led to the violent impact and injury.
According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Queens Blvd in Queens, a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver, a licensed male, struck the moped on the right front quarter panel, damaging his vehicle’s front right side. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in lane handling caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers on busy city streets.
2Steering Failure Causes Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
Two sedans travel westbound on the Long Island Expressway. One loses steering control and crashes into the rear of the other. A 30-year-old driver, restrained and conscious, suffers a broken back and severe crush injuries in the violent impact.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway near 40.732033°N, 73.91893°W around 23:35. One sedan experienced a steering failure, causing it to collide with the rear of the other vehicle. The report states, 'One lost steering. The other struck from behind.' A 30-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, was crushed in his seat and sustained a broken back but remained conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited by police is 'Steering Failure.' The collision caused severe crush injuries to the driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights mechanical failure and driver loss of control as the cause of this serious expressway collision.
Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue at Dawn▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Gianaris Supports Fare Free Buses Amid Safety Concerns▸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.
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OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-10-01
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Int 0346-2024Won votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Int 0346-2024Won misses committee vote on bill improving pedestrian crossing safety.▸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.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-10
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Elderly Man Hit by Cyclist on Skillman Avenue▸An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
An 80-year-old man crossing Skillman Avenue was struck by a westbound cyclist. The crash broke his arm and hand. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a factor. The cyclist was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound bicyclist on Skillman Avenue near 52 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead and was not injured. No driver errors or violations by the cyclist are cited. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by people on foot in Queens.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely▸A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A 37-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling west struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused impact to her abdomen and pelvis, leaving her in shock. The crash occurred near 47 Avenue in Queens.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," indicating the vehicle did not maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to keep adequate clearance from pedestrians outside crosswalks.
Flatbed Truck Hits Cyclist on Queens Boulevard▸Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
Flatbed truck rolled east. Cyclist crossed north. Metal struck skull. Blood pooled. Truck kept moving. Cyclist lay bleeding. Driver inattention marked the crash.
According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling east on Queens Boulevard at 35th Street struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist crossing north. The cyclist suffered severe head bleeding and lay conscious but helmetless. The report states the truck 'kept rolling' while 'the bike did not.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s lack of helmet is noted in the report, but the primary error identified is the truck driver's inattention. The impact left blood pooling on the asphalt, showing the brutal cost of distraction behind the wheel.
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped on 47 Avenue▸A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A moped rider traveling west on 47 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn northbound. The moped driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 in Queens on 47 Avenue near 33 Street. A 24-year-old male moped driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, licensed in Florida, struck the moped's center front end with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped and was distracted. No victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.
Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Vehicle▸A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A 25-year-old man was struck while emerging from in front of a parked car on 43 Street in Queens. The sedan involved was traveling south during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 43 Street in Queens at 1:10 AM while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south. The report states the vehicle was engaged in a police pursuit at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield but highlights the vehicle's involvement in a police pursuit, indicating a critical factor in the crash. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not cited as contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
SUV driver blew past traffic control on 47 Avenue. Struck e-scooter head-on. Rider suffered head abrasions. Driver inattention and disregard for rules led to injury.
According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on 47 Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The SUV hit the e-scooter at the left front bumper, injuring the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and lose focus behind the wheel.
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as committee advances neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Int 0745-2024Won abstains as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data reporting bill.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
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
Tesla Turns Left, Moped Rider Crushed in Queens▸Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
Steel struck flesh on 43rd Street. A Tesla turned left. A moped kept straight. The rider’s leg shattered under the car’s weight. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. Night air thick with sirens and the cold bite of metal.
A violent collision unfolded at 43rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens when a Tesla sedan turned left and struck a moped traveling straight, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. The report details that the moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries to his leg and was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The Tesla’s left front bumper collided with the moped’s right front, sending the rider to the pavement. The police report’s language—'Steel struck flesh. A 26-year-old man crumpled to the pavement, leg crushed'—underscores the brutal impact and the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.
A motorcycle traveling east struck a 40-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The rider failed to keep right and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:22 in Queens near 51-11 43 Avenue. A 2023 ZHEJI motorcycle, driven by a licensed male operator, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it impacted the pedestrian on the left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old female, was not in the roadway or at an intersection but was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the motorcycle driver did not maintain proper lane position and was distracted. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the motorcycle's left front bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injury severity rated at level 3.