Hollis Bleeds While City Waits: Slow the Cars, Save a Life

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 11 - A 40-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk on Jamaica Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-scooter operators in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved an e-scooter, classified as a moped, with no occupants other than the driver. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-scooter driver, nor does it indicate driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The incident occurred in Queens at 15:45. The lack of explicit driver errors in the report does not diminish the systemic danger posed by e-scooters operating in pedestrian-heavy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A 13-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan struck him on his bike’s left side doors. The crash occurred at night in Queens. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a 13-year-old male bicyclist traveling east at the intersection near 91-21 195 Street in Queens at 22:14. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of young bicyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. An 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was hit by a southbound sedan. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A 17-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a northbound SUV in Queens. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing abrasions. Driver inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Ford SUV traveling north on 190 Street near 92-42 in Queens at 18:25. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway when the vehicle’s right front bumper impacted her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be present outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Two sedans collided at 187 Street in Queens. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A 15-year-old front passenger suffered a back injury and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on 187 Street near 89 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were sedans traveling straight ahead—one westbound and the other northbound. The collision involved the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the northbound sedan. The northbound vehicle carried two occupants, including a 15-year-old female front passenger who sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not ejected and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights the violent impact between two moving vehicles and the resulting injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A distracted SUV driver caused a crash on 191 Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were SUVs. The collision involved driver inattention, highlighting risks from distracted driving in the borough.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on 191 Street near Hollis Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two SUVs, one traveling east and the other parked before impact. The driver of the moving SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the crash. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the moving vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - Two occupants suffered injuries in a Queens crash. A female driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling straight. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel. Both drivers experienced shock; a child passenger was restrained but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 204 Street in Queens at 11:05. A 35-year-old female driver in a 2023 Mazda sedan was making a left turn when her vehicle's right rear quarter panel was struck by a 2021 Acura sedan traveling straight westbound. The Acura driver was a licensed male. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, while a 1-year-old male passenger in the rear seat, restrained by a child safety device, was also injured and in shock. Both occupants were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the Mazda's right rear quarter panel and the Acura's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury and concussion while crossing a marked crosswalk on Jamaica Avenue. He was conscious but seriously hurt. The vehicle and driver details remain unknown.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was hit at 7:53 AM while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The boy was conscious but suffered a head injury and a concussion. The report lists his location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection" and notes he was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No information is given about the vehicle or driver. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The focus remains on the serious injury to the pedestrian amid unclear vehicle circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers 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.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly 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.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers 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.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly 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.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers 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.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers 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.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03