Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flushing?
Flushing Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen
East Flushing: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025
Broken Bodies, Broken Streets
East Flushing does not bleed all at once. It bleeds in slow motion. Since 2022, two people have died and twelve have been seriously hurt in crashes here. In the last twelve months alone, ninety-six neighbors were injured. Seven of them were left with life-changing wounds. No one calls it a crisis, but the numbers do not lie.
Just weeks ago, a woman crossing Kissena Boulevard with the signal was struck and crushed in the crosswalk. She survived, but the street did not forgive her for walking. On June 5th, an 83-year-old man was trapped and left unconscious after a collision on 155th Street. These are not isolated events. They are the drumbeat of daily life here.
The Human Cost
A bus jumps the curb. A pole falls. Eight people are hurt. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said Samantha Hart. The city calls these minor injuries. For the people on that bus, the word means nothing.
Another rider, Ken Baur, remembers the moment: “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 was lucky.
Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Back
Council Member Sandra Ung has co-sponsored bills for speed humps, raised crosswalks, and better lighting. These are steps, but small ones. She was absent when the Council voted to end jaywalking penalties—a law that finally put the burden back on drivers, not walkers. Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, pushing for speed limiters on repeat offenders. Assembly Member Ron Kim has called out dangerous streets after a child was killed in Flushing. But the pace is slow. The blood dries before the next bill moves.
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash here could have been prevented. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Do not wait for another neighbor to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does East Flushing sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in East Flushing?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ How many people have been seriously hurt or killed in East Flushing lately?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, 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 4809356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-12
- 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
- BMW Crash Hurls Passengers, Sparks Fire, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20
- File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16
- Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30
- Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-18
- Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10
- City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
- Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28
Other Representatives
District 40
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East Flushing East Flushing sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 40, SD 16, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flushing
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting BAC Limit Reduction▸Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.
On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.
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City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits,
amny.com,
Published 2023-02-07
S 775Liu votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-01
A 602Kim votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
-
File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
-
File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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 2022-06-02
Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.
On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.
- City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits, amny.com, Published 2023-02-07
S 775Liu votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-01
A 602Kim votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
-
File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
-
File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01
A 602Kim votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
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Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures 80-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
An 80-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 162 Street when a BMW SUV made an improper turn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a U-turn southbound on 162 Street when it collided with an 80-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.
A 1280Kim co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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 2022-06-02
Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
-
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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 2022-06-02
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
SUV Strikes 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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 2022-06-02
A 67-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Holly Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged.
According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Holly Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-12-22
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens▸A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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 2022-06-02
A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
- Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-22
2Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers▸Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
SUVs collide on Queens 46 Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Two SUVs crashed on Queens’ 46 Avenue. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and front center end of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and shoulder bruise but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused injuries and vehicle damage but did not eject any occupants.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Northern Boulevard▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A sedan struck an e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash happened at 7:14 p.m.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Northern Boulevard collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to maintain attention.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Scooter Rider▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A sedan hit an e-scooter on Parsons Boulevard. The rider flew off, blood streaming from his head. The scooter twisted, metal bent. The car’s bumper bore the mark. Streets ran with danger. The driver failed to yield.
A sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck an eastbound e-scooter at Cherry Avenue. The 32-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 32, was thrown off, conscious, blood pouring from his head. The scooter crumpled. The car’s bumper carried the wound.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted for the e-scooter rider. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and exposed the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.
S 5602Kim 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
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 2022-06-02
S 5602Rozic 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
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 2022-06-02