Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bay Terrace-Clearview?
Bay Terrace Bleeds: One Dead, Dozens Hurt—Who’s Next?
Bay Terrace-Clearview: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll: One Death, Many Wounds
In Bay Terrace-Clearview, the numbers do not lie. One person killed. Six left with serious injuries. Seventy-six hurt in the last year alone. The violence comes in waves—cars, SUVs, trucks. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street. No warning. No mercy.
A 73-year-old man, crushed in his car. An 11-year-old boy, seatbelted, still not safe. A 78-year-old woman, struck while standing off the roadway. The details are spare, but the pain is not. Every crash is a family changed forever.
The Human Cost: Voices from the Street
After a bus jumped the curb in Flushing, seven people were left shaken. “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” said Jacqueline Cox. Another rider, Ken Baur, remembered, “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus.” He spoke quietly. These are not numbers. They are lives, jarred and bruised, lucky to walk away.
Leadership: Steps Forward, Miles to Go
Local leaders have moved. Senator Stavisky voted yes to curb repeat speeders, backing a bill that would force the worst offenders to install speed-limiting devices. Assembly Member Braunstein voted to extend school speed zones. Council Member Paladino has supported bills for safer pavement markings and more open school streets. But the pace is slow. The danger is not.
In the last year, crashes rose 27%. Injuries climbed. The streets are not safe for the old, the young, or anyone in between. Policies that target the most dangerous drivers help, but they do not fix broken roads or reckless speeds. The work is not done.
Call to Action: Demand More, Demand Now
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Call your council member. Call your senator. Tell them: one death is too many. Demand lower speed limits, real enforcement, and streets built for people, not just cars. The slow disaster will not stop itself.
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- Masters of Deflection: Congestion Pricing Foes Stoke Fear of Subway Crime, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-14
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
Other Representatives
District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 19
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bay Terrace-Clearview Bay Terrace-Clearview sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 26, SD 11, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bay Terrace-Clearview
S 5602Braunstein votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
S 5602Stavisky votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25
S 5602Stavisky votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
Motorcycle Ejected on Cross Island Parkway▸A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.
Sedan Driver Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle▸A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Making Left Turn▸A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a sedan turning left in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection, suffering bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to the collision. The victim remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan made a left turn and struck him outside an intersection on 26 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.