No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

A sedan slammed into another on Franklin Avenue in Queens. The lead driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Franklin Avenue in Queens at 14:09. The trailing sedan struck the lead vehicle’s left rear bumper. The driver of the lead sedan, a 37-year-old woman, was injured in the neck and reported in shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error in maintaining distance. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans collided on 127 Street near Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:16 on 127 Street near Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans were involved: one was parked and then impacted on its left front bumper, while the other was making a right turn. The driver of the first sedan, a 48-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the first vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An 84-year-old woman was struck by a charter bus making a left turn on Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries to the victim.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 on Main Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A charter bus carrying 44 passengers was making a left turn when it struck an 84-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bus's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The victim's crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2012 vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in intersections with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

SUV reversed unsafely on Colden Street. It struck a station wagon’s rear. A 71-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a head injury and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV backed east near 42-55 Colden Street in Queens at 11 p.m. and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound station wagon. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver's error. A 71-year-old female passenger in the rear of the station wagon was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited. The SUV had no damage, while the station wagon’s left rear quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 64-year-old man crossing Kissena Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling northwest. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Kissena Boulevard struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver's failure to obey traffic control as the contributing factor, specifically citing 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A bus making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:20 AM on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. A bus traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained injuries including a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the bus. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.

Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.

• File Int 0178-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council targets sidewalk blockades. DOT must clear stoop line stands before licenses. No stand can choke the path. Pedestrian flow comes first. Ung leads the push. Streets stay open. Sidewalks stay safe.

Bill Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, it demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The bill’s title states: 'approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must confirm stands do not block pedestrian movement, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if near a narrowing structure, a site visit. Ung sponsors the measure. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.

• File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to ban car dealers from clogging city streets with vehicles for sale or repair. Fines and impoundment loom. Streets clear. Danger drops for those on foot and bike.

Bill Int 0462-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the parking of motor vehicles by dealers,' targets car dealers who use public streets as showrooms or repair lots. Sponsored by Francisco P. Moya (primary), with Shahana K. Hanif, Lincoln Restler, and Sandra Ung as co-sponsors, the measure bans dealers from parking, storing, or maintaining vehicles on city streets except for emergencies. Placards are required for vehicles awaiting repair. Violators face fines and possible impoundment. Owners get a defense if ticketed while a dealer holds their car. The bill aims to reclaim public space and reduce hazards for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0462-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.

• File Int 0114-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.

Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.

• File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.

Int 0161-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Louis (primary), Carr, Ung, Holden, Ariola, Paladino, and Morano. The bill orders DOT to assess at least 100 speed camera locations each year for raised speed reducer feasibility. If feasible, DOT must install the bump within a year. The law demands annual reports on these checks and on shifts in dangerous driving at treated sites. The bill summary reads: 'requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.' Council aims to force physical changes where cameras alone fail.

• File Int 0161-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council targets sidewalk blockades. DOT must clear stoop line stands before licenses. No stand can choke the path. Pedestrian flow comes first. Ung leads the push. Streets stay open. Sidewalks stay safe.

Bill Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, it demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The bill’s title states: 'approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must confirm stands do not block pedestrian movement, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if near a narrowing structure, a site visit. Ung sponsors the measure. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.

• File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.

Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.

• File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.

Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.

• File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

A 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a right turn on Franklin Avenue in Queens. The taxi hit her with its center front end, causing hip and upper leg injuries. Driver failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Franklin Avenue in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 16:42, highlighting a critical failure in driver yielding behavior that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06