Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Forest Park?
Forest Park Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps
Forest Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Toll in Forest Park
The streets around Forest Park do not forgive. Since 2022, five people have died here. Three more suffered injuries so grave they will not forget. Cars and SUVs killed two. A motorcycle killed one. No one died on a bicycle.
In the last twelve months, two people died. One was young—just 18 to 24. Another was in the prime of life, 25 to 34. A teenager crossing with the signal was crushed by an SUV turning left. She lived, but her leg did not. The numbers are not just numbers. They are lives, broken and ended.
The Crashes Keep Coming
Crashes do not pause for policy. On October 22, a 17-year-old girl was hit in the crosswalk by a turning SUV. She was crossing with the light. The driver was not cited for speeding. The street stayed the same.
On April 25, a 23-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of Woodhaven Blvd. and 83rd. She was crossing. A motorcycle hit her. She died at the scene. The city moved on.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders have voted for safety, but the work is unfinished. State Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes to curb repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation “traffic violence,” and demanded stronger city control over speed limits and cameras.
But Council Member Joann Ariola voted against expanding speed cameras, even as her own car racked up 27 speeding tickets. She said, “these cameras add additional financial strain to New Yorkers.” The strain is heavier for the families who bury their dead.
The Call: No More Waiting
Every day of delay means another body on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph citywide speed limit. Demand speed cameras on every deadly block. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Queens Pol Voted Against Speed Cameras — And Has 27 Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-09
- DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-23
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- 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
- 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
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26
- Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25
- Live from Albany: Hochul’s ‘Safety’ Measures Stripped from Budget, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-09
- Congestion pricing continues to stall, three years after being announced, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-09
Other Representatives
District 38
83-91 Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven, NY 11421
Room 637, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 32
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
District 15
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Forest Park Forest Park sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 32, AD 38, SD 15, Queens CB82.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Forest Park
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
SUV Slams Sedan Rear on Jackie Robinson▸SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. SUV driver suffered head wounds and abrasions. Police blame following too closely. Both vehicles moved west. Metal and flesh took the blow.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman driving a 2008 SUV rear-ended a 2019 sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error in maintaining distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight westbound. The SUV’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. The injured driver wore a harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Speeding Jeep Slams Dodge on Parkway Turn▸Steel tore the morning. A Jeep struck a Dodge turning wrong on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Speed ruled. A man, 57, bled from the leg, awake but cut deep. The road stayed hard. The crash left scars and silence.
A 1992 Jeep and a 2013 Dodge collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Dodge as it turned improperly. Unsafe speed and improper turning were listed as contributing factors. The 57-year-old male driver of the Jeep suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious and belted. The 19-year-old female driver of the Dodge was involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one man injured and others shaken.
S 3897Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate 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.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
SUV Slams Sedan Rear on Jackie Robinson▸SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. SUV driver suffered head wounds and abrasions. Police blame following too closely. Both vehicles moved west. Metal and flesh took the blow.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman driving a 2008 SUV rear-ended a 2019 sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error in maintaining distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight westbound. The SUV’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. The injured driver wore a harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Speeding Jeep Slams Dodge on Parkway Turn▸Steel tore the morning. A Jeep struck a Dodge turning wrong on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Speed ruled. A man, 57, bled from the leg, awake but cut deep. The road stayed hard. The crash left scars and silence.
A 1992 Jeep and a 2013 Dodge collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Dodge as it turned improperly. Unsafe speed and improper turning were listed as contributing factors. The 57-year-old male driver of the Jeep suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious and belted. The 19-year-old female driver of the Dodge was involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one man injured and others shaken.
S 3897Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate 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.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. SUV driver suffered head wounds and abrasions. Police blame following too closely. Both vehicles moved west. Metal and flesh took the blow.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman driving a 2008 SUV rear-ended a 2019 sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and abrasions and was in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error in maintaining distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight westbound. The SUV’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. The injured driver wore a harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Speeding Jeep Slams Dodge on Parkway Turn▸Steel tore the morning. A Jeep struck a Dodge turning wrong on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Speed ruled. A man, 57, bled from the leg, awake but cut deep. The road stayed hard. The crash left scars and silence.
A 1992 Jeep and a 2013 Dodge collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Dodge as it turned improperly. Unsafe speed and improper turning were listed as contributing factors. The 57-year-old male driver of the Jeep suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious and belted. The 19-year-old female driver of the Dodge was involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one man injured and others shaken.
S 3897Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate 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.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
Steel tore the morning. A Jeep struck a Dodge turning wrong on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Speed ruled. A man, 57, bled from the leg, awake but cut deep. The road stayed hard. The crash left scars and silence.
A 1992 Jeep and a 2013 Dodge collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Dodge as it turned improperly. Unsafe speed and improper turning were listed as contributing factors. The 57-year-old male driver of the Jeep suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious and belted. The 19-year-old female driver of the Dodge was involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one man injured and others shaken.
S 3897Addabbo votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate 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.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
Senate 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.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
- File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Addabbo votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Rajkumar Condemns Traffic Violence Supports Safety Boosting Reforms▸A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
-
DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
A pedestrian was crushed three times at a deadly Queens crossing. DOT chief Rodriguez vowed swift action: raised crosswalks, new signals, lane changes. Council Member Holden demanded more time to cross, enforcement, and real protection. Residents called it traffic violence.
On February 23, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez pledged immediate safety improvements at a notorious Queens intersection, after a pedestrian was run over three times by two drivers. The agency cited 'raised crosswalks, pedestrian-only signal timing, new lane markings and other lane redesigns' as part of its response. Council Member Bob Holden, speaking at the scene, pressed for longer crossing times, raised crosswalks, and enforcement against illegal parking and reckless driving. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the situation 'traffic violence,' demanding stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. The redesign is part of Mayor Adams's plan to fix 1,000 dangerous intersections. Residents and advocates highlighted the ongoing threat from large vehicles and a culture of reckless driving. DOT has already installed a pedestrian-only signal phase at the site.
- DOT Commish Promises Safety Improvements at Queens Intersection Where Pedestrian Was Run Over Three Times, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-23
Taxi Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway Injures Passenger▸A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.
A taxi struck an object head-on on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness. The crash involved unsafe speed and alcohol. The vehicle had three occupants and front-end damage.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided head-on with an unspecified object. The left rear passenger, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with internal bodily trauma and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The taxi had three occupants and sustained center front-end damage. The driver was licensed and female. No ejection occurred. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and alcohol use.