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1293 vs last window · 3130 in 12 months
Two serious injuries in one LIE crash in Pomonok Hillcrest
March 9 to March 16 saw one crash and two serious injuries on the LIE.
Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest went loud in one week.
From March 9 through March 16 there was one crash. Two people were seriously injured. The crash was on the Long Island Expressway on March 16.
This neighborhood usually sees no serious injuries in a week. Now it has two. Council District 24 leaders should push fixes on the LIE approaches. The city should slow traffic and harden crossings near ramps.
- 1 crash in last 7 days
- 2 serious injuries
Mar 9 → Mar 16, 2026
Push leaders in Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest to fix the dangerous streets.
Recent severe collisions
- Someone was seriously injured
Driver tailed too close, crushed teen
On the Long Island Expressway, a driver followed too closely and hit another vehicle. A 16-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries.
According to the police report, the crash happened Monday afternoon on the Long Island Expressway in Queens when a driver in an SUV, going straight, followed too closely and hit a sedan that was slowing or stopping. Police also recorded unsafe lane changing. A 16-year-old front-seat passenger and a 45-year-old driver were listed as injured with crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Push leaders in Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest to fix the dangerous streets.
Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest: Traffic Crash Statistics
Mar 16, 2026 - On the Long Island Expressway, a driver followed too closely and hit another vehicle. A 16-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries.
Crash Counter for Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest 56 crashes • 0 deaths
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Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYPD Motor Vehicle Collisions on NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows DOT's KABCO definitions mapped from the NYPD Person table (injury status, injury type, and injury location).
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: people with any reported injury (KABCO A/B/C or generic "injured").
- Moderate / Serious: suspected minor + suspected serious injuries (KABCO B + A).
- Deaths: killed or apparent death reported by police (KABCO K).
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Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."
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Preventable Speeding 266 16+ offenders ↓79%
Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders
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- ≥ 6: 544 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,674 2025 year-to-date
- ≥ 16: 266 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,293 2025 year-to-date
Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑14%
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We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the year selector to compare the current window with the prior period.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the broad categories we use to track vehicle harm.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians do not appear in this card.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25
District 25
Street Safety Record
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2022 only
Recent win: Relates to the hours of operations of a speed camera demonstration program: Council passes
- 2022-06-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-31 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly and Senate passed A 8933. The bill shields emergency vehicle operators from fines for traffic violations during medical calls. Vulnerable road users face more risk. Accountability weakens. Streets grow more dangerous.
- 2022-05-25 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
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2023 only
Recent win: Relates to requiring motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls and make certain repairs prior to selling a used motor vehicle: Council passes
- 2023-09-24 · Leadership · amny.com · ↓ hurts gradeCouncil Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.
- 2023-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeRozic votes yes to require recall checks before used car sales.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects
- 2023-02-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly 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.
- 2023-01-24 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly 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.
- 2023-01-13 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly 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.
2024 only
Recent win: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston: Council passes
- 👎 Negative2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 👎 Negative2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeAssembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
- 2024-06-07 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
- 2024-06-06 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
2024 year-to-date
Recent concern: The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here
- 2024-01-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeState lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
2025 only
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeWhite Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open StatesSenate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits
- 2025-01-16 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
- 2025-01-08 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAssembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
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From 2022
Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes
- 2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeSenate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
- 2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeWhite Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open StatesSenate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.
Email:
rozicn@nyassembly.gov
District Office:
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
718-820-0241
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
718-820-0241
Legislative Office:
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5172
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5172
Twitter:
@nily
Community Board Contact Martha Taylor —
Community Board Contact Martha Taylor
District 408
Email:
qn08@cb.nyc.gov
Council Member James F. Gennaro F (35)*
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
District 24
Street Safety Record
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2022 only
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
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2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
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2023 only
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
No recent scored actions in this window.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
No recent scored actions in this window.
2024 only
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan
- 2024-12-19 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeGennaro votes yes on bill requiring FDNY consultation for street projects.
- 2024-11-13 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.
- • Neutral2024-09-26 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
- 2024-09-26 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York
- 2024-03-07 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeCouncil 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.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
- 2024-02-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeShifting repair responsibility for city tree–caused sidewalk damage to the city and adding a notification requirement should reduce unrepaired trip hazards and improve sidewalk accessibility, encouraging walking. Benefits hinge on timely city response but generally enhance pedestrian safety and equity without burdening vulnerable users.
2025 only
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation: Council passes
- 2025-06-30 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
- 2025-05-01 · Vote · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
- 2025-04-10 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
- 2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings: Council passes
- 2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
- 2025-01-08 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
- 2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 landed in committee. It would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. The push targets sidewalk danger for people on foot.
- 2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 landed in committee. It would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. The push targets sidewalk danger for people on foot.
- 2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. It landed in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 10, 2026.
- 2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeRes 0194-2026 pushes Albany to let intrastate trucks use approved digital mirrors. It targets blind spots and mismatched rules. The measure sits in committee.
From 2022
Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to adopt the same exemptions as FMCSA for approved digital mirror systems with respect to operation in intrastate commerce
- 2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 landed in committee. It would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. The push targets sidewalk danger for people on foot.
- 2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 landed in committee. It would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. The push targets sidewalk danger for people on foot.
- 2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeInt 0737-2026 would raise civil penalties for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on sidewalks. It landed in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 10, 2026.
- 2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeRes 0194-2026 pushes Albany to let intrastate trucks use approved digital mirrors. It targets blind spots and mismatched rules. The measure sits in committee.
Email:
district24@council.nyc.gov
District Office:
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
Twitter:
@JamesGennaro
State Senator John Liu A (100)*
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District 16
Street Safety Record
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2022 only
Recent win: How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?
- 2022-12-22 · Leadership · streetsblog.org · ↑ helps gradeCity 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.
- 2022-12-22 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity 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.
- 2022-11-22 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeA 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.
- 2022-06-01 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeAlbany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
2022 year-to-date
Recent win: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles: Council passes
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
- 2022-03-02 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
2023 only
Recent win: Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend
- 2023-12-28 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps gradeNYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
- 2023-11-20 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeGovernor Hochul killed a bill to study expanding the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway greenway. Cyclists and pedestrians lose a safe route. Lawmakers backed the plan. The veto leaves vulnerable road users with dirt paths and danger. The greenway remains unfinished.
- 2023-11-14 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity traffic chokes bus service. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Costs soar. Lawmakers push for more service, but congestion and double-parked cars stall progress. ABLE cameras help, but Mayor Adams drags feet on bus lanes. Riders pay the price. Streets stay dangerous.
- 2023-10-16 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLiu sponsors bill exempting commuter vans from congestion pricing.
2023 year-to-date
Recent win: New Prospect Park Road Redesign Paves the Way for Central Park
- 2023-03-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeProspect Park’s East Drive gets a full overhaul. Fresh pavement replaces potholes. Cyclists and pedestrians gain wider, dedicated lanes. Cars lose ground. Officials call it a pilot for city parks. If it works, Central Park could be next.
- 2023-02-28 · Vote · Open StatesSenate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
- 2023-02-28 · Vote · Open StatesSenate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
- 2023-02-28 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
2024 only
Recent win: Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
- 2024-11-18 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity data shows open streets thrive. Storefronts fill up. Pedestrians and cyclists bring life and cash. Cars do not. Vacancy rates drop where traffic is banned. Volunteers keep these corridors alive, but city support lags behind their success.
- 2024-07-22 · Leadership · gothamist.com · ↑ helps gradeSenator John Liu slams the MTA’s Queens bus overhaul. He says cuts will strand riders, raise costs, and choke access. Liu demands answers. Riders face longer waits, more transfers, and higher fares. The MTA claims better service. Riders see only risk.
- 2024-07-10 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYCTransit advocates and unions demand a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. Mayor Adams stalls. Council Members Hudson and Joseph back the plan. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Working-class New Yorkers bear the brunt. The city delays. Streets stay dangerous. Justice deferred.
- 2024-06-18 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity hall wants to strip red tape from open streets. The plan slashes insurance demands and trains new groups. Advocates say high costs and paperwork choke car-free events. The move could revive lost corridors and let more New Yorkers reclaim the road.
2024 year-to-date
Recent win: Provides for certain presumptions for reckless driving and the implementation of a reckless driving and vehicular violence awareness component of the pre-licensing course for driver's licenses: Council passes
- 2024-03-14 · Vote · Open StatesLiu votes yes on Senate budget resolution, no safety impact noted.
- 2024-03-14 · Vote · Open StatesLiu votes yes on Senate budget resolution, no safety impact noted.
- 2024-02-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
- 2024-02-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate 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.
2025 only
Recent win: Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace
- 2025-08-08 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps gradeFlash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
- 2025-07-29 · Leadership · New York Magazine - Curbed · ↑ helps gradeCity and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
- 2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
- 2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
2025 year-to-date
Recent win: Enacts the Make Transit Affordable Act; provides fare-free bus pilot program in New York City
- 2025-02-04 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeSenate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.
- 2025-02-02 · Leadership · amny.com · ↓ hurts gradeTrump’s push to kill congestion pricing would gut MTA funding. John Liu calls it basic maintenance, not luxury. The plan’s billion-dollar revenue keeps subways running and streets safer. Without it, transit crumbles. Riders and vulnerable road users pay the price.
- 2025-01-27 · Sponsor · Open States · ↑ helps gradeLiu co-sponsors climate and community investment act, no safety impact.
- 2025-01-15 · Sponsor · Open States · ↓ hurts gradeLiu sponsors bill exempting commuter vans from congestion pricing.
2026 year-to-date
Recent win: Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer
- 2026-03-11 · Leadership · GothamistA van struck an FDNY truck on Avenue S. The truck plowed into an Access-a-Ride, then a Lexus. A 78-year-old passenger died. Eleven others were hurt, including five firefighters.
- 2026-02-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeAdvocates want one boss for streets and public space. They cite Jersey City’s centralized model. They say NYC’s silos slow fixes that protect walkers and cyclists.
- 2026-02-04 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeS 7955 moved in the Senate. It ties school bus stop‑arm cameras to how tickets get judged. The aim is enforcement around stopped school buses.
- 2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers sparred with MTA boss Janno Lieber at a transportation hearing. Free-bus talk got waved off. An Uber-backed insurance push drew praise inside, anger outside. Nothing changed for people in the crosswalk.
From 2022
Recent win: Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer
- 2026-03-11 · Leadership · GothamistA van struck an FDNY truck on Avenue S. The truck plowed into an Access-a-Ride, then a Lexus. A 78-year-old passenger died. Eleven others were hurt, including five firefighters.
- 2026-02-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeAdvocates want one boss for streets and public space. They cite Jersey City’s centralized model. They say NYC’s silos slow fixes that protect walkers and cyclists.
- 2026-02-04 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps gradeS 7955 moved in the Senate. It ties school bus stop‑arm cameras to how tickets get judged. The aim is enforcement around stopped school buses.
- 2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps gradeLawmakers sparred with MTA boss Janno Lieber at a transportation hearing. Free-bus talk got waved off. An Uber-backed insurance push drew praise inside, anger outside. Nothing changed for people in the crosswalk.
Email:
liu@nysenate.gov
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
718-765-6675
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
718-765-6675
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2210
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2210
Twitter:
@LiuNewYork
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