About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (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 the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 15
▸ Contusion/Bruise 19
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Bay Street bleeds: four deaths, hundreds hurt, and the clock keeps going
Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Bay Street is the spine, and it breaks.
Since 2022, this neighborhood logged 4 deaths and 306 injuries in 638 crashes. Heavy rigs were in 9 pedestrian injury cases; cars and SUVs in 60. A bus killed once. The tally is cold. The pain is local (NYC Open Data rollup).
The worst hours here spike at noon, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. People are out. So are drivers. The body count rises with the sun and again before dark (hourly distribution).
Bay Street: impact after impact
- On July 5, a 34‑year‑old motorcyclist died at Bay and Norwood. The SUV was making a U‑turn. The bike was passing. The factor listed: unsafe speed (crash 4825308).
- On June 11, a 24‑year‑old motorcyclist was hurt at Bay and Wave. The data names following too closely and improper passing (crash 4820153).
- On Dec. 15, 2022, a 69‑year‑old man was struck by a bus at Bay and Canal and died. The bus was slowing. The record lists pedestrian error/confusion. He did not go home (crash 4591710).
Two Bay Street hotspots sit in the logs: Bay St and Bay Street. The names repeat. So do the sirens.
The pattern: speed, turns, and heavy metal
- In these blocks, “unsafe speed,” “failure to yield,” and “aggressive driving” all appear in the city’s list of contributing factors. Unsafe speed is in the death file above. It is also in the neighborhood totals (small‑area factors).
- Trucks and buses are small in number but big in harm. They show up in 9 pedestrian injury cases and one pedestrian death. They do not flinch when they hit you (vehicle rollup).
In the last 12 months, this area recorded 2 deaths and 116 injuries across 185 crashes, nearly double last year’s injuries over the same span. The curve is headed the wrong way (period stats).
Kids on small wheels, buses on big ones
On Aug. 5, a 13‑year‑old on a moped hit an MTA bus at Castleton and Park around 1 a.m. He was thrown and suffered severe head injuries. “The moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus,” the MTA said through press. No arrests. The Highway Squad is investigating (amNY, ABC7).
June 29 in Westerleigh, 16‑year‑old Nacere Ellis, on an electric scooter, collided with a westbound SUV and died. Head trauma. No charges at publication. The Highway Squad took the case (The Brooklyn Paper).
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote in a past release, cited by advocates again and again (NYS Senate).
What would stop the bleeding here?
- Start with the corners. Daylight the crosswalks. Harden the turns. Give walkers a head start. Bay at Canal. Bay at Norwood. Bay at Wave. These are the names in the files (top intersections).
- Slow the corridor. The logs tie deaths and injuries to unsafe speed and bad turns. Speed humps, narrowed lanes, and refuge islands cut impact speed when drivers miss. They always miss somewhere (contributing factors).
- Keep the biggest vehicles in check. Focus enforcement and routing on trucks and buses where the records show harm. The rollup puts them in the worst outcomes here (vehicle rollup).
Citywide, two levers exist now.
- The City can set lower speeds. Albany passed a law letting NYC drop limits on local streets. Advocates want it used. Our own guide presses for a default 20 mph and lists how to call and email to demand it (Take Action).
- The Legislature is moving on repeat speeders. The Senate advanced S4045, to force speed‑limiting tech on drivers who rack up violations. Senator Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee on June 11 and 12 (Open States file S 4045).
Fewer names should end up in these logs. The tools sit on the table. Use them.
Politics won’t hide the data
When Albany voted to renew 24/7 school‑zone cameras this June, some city lawmakers fought it. A dozen were called out by name for opposing a program that cuts speeding where it runs (Streetsblog NYC). Others backed it. The votes are public. The crash map is, too.
“Your calls are working! Call all day. Don’t stop,” urged street‑safety organizers pressing lawmakers to protect these tools (Transportation Alternatives).
Take one step today. Ask City Hall to drop the speed limit and back the bill to rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amny, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Action Hub, Transportation Alternatives, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, New York State Senate, Published 2019-07-25
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
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District 49
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-556-7370
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212-788-6972
District 23
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
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▸ Other Geographies
Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, District 49, AD 61, SD 23, Staten Island CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills
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Fall Backs Safety-Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lane▸Dec 9 - A judge wiped out a protected bike lane on Astoria’s 31st Street. Ex‑FDNY chief Laura Kavanagh blasted the ruling for pitting FDNY against DOT. Removing the lane strips cyclists of protected space and raises danger for vulnerable road users.
Matter: "Ex-FDNY Boss: Queens Judge ‘Wrongly’ Pit FDNY vs. DOT in Bike Lane Ruling." Date reported: 2025-12-09. Status: Queens court ruling halting DOT’s protected bike lane project on 31st Street; committee: not applicable; no bill number. Former FDNY commissioner Laura Kavanagh publicly condemned Judge Cheree Buggs’s order, calling it a misuse of FDNY and urging an immediate appeal, saying "Using FDNY as a procedural obstruction..." DOT had said the lane could be used for emergency access. Removing a bike lane eliminates protected space for cyclists, increasing exposure to traffic and discouraging mode shift. This undermines safety-in-numbers and street equity, worsening population-level safety for vulnerable users.
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Ex-FDNY Boss: Queens Judge ‘Wrongly’ Pit FDNY vs. DOT in Bike Lane Ruling,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-09
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Charles Fall Defends Safety-Boosting Congestion Pricing Against Post▸Dec 8 - Streetsblog rebukes the New York Post's attacks on congestion pricing. The toll cut traffic and travel times. The author warns that media pressure that delays or weakens the toll would harm pedestrians and cyclists by stalling a safer mode shift.
Bill number: N/A. Status: News item, not legislation. Committee: N/A. Key date: December 8, 2025 (publication). The piece, titled "Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition," was published by Streetsblog NYC and written by David Meyer. It rebukes The New York Post for what the author calls misleading attacks on the toll and cites MTA and TomTom measures. No council members are named. No votes, sponsors, or committee actions are recorded. Safety note: this is media commentary with no immediate safety effect. If it helps delay or weaken congestion pricing, it could impede mode shift and reduce safety benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-08
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Charles Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Vision Zero Implementation▸Dec 5 - Streetsblog reports New York is the lone city of 27 to cut traffic deaths after adopting Vision Zero. The story credits citywide action, not a bill. Pedestrians and cyclists are the focus as enforcement and design drove change.
Bill: none — this item reports on city policy, not legislation. Status: ongoing Vision Zero implementation. Committee: N/A. Dates: event_date 2025-12-05; published 2025-12-05. The item quotes: "New York City stands out among U.S. cities with \"Vision Zero\" programs." The story is by David Meyer for Streetsblog NYC. No council members, votes, or sponsorships are recorded. Safety analyst note: NYC's strong Vision Zero implementation — with lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, daylighting, left-turn signal LPIs, and automated speed enforcement — reduces traffic violence and supports mode shift. Enforcement equity must be monitored.
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Friday’s Headlines: Visionary NYC Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-05
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Fall Supports Safety‑Boosting Secure Bike Locker Deployment▸Dec 1 - The city picked Tranzito to install 500 street-side bike lockers after years of delay. A five-year contract starts in May. Lockers will use an app and may offer e-bike charging. Implementation and oversight shift to the next mayor.
Bill number: n/a. Status: vendor selected; procurement announced 2025-12-01. Committee: n/a. The report is titled "Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait." DOT chose California-based Tranzito to roll out 500 lockers under a five-year contract starting in May. No council members are named. Kevin Duggan is listed in the dataset but no council action appears. Mayor Adams claimed credit and advocates said the program was stalled. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will inherit implementation. Safety note: This describes a political credit claim and leadership transition without specific policy details affecting streets, mode share, or enforcement. No clear population-level impact on pedestrians or cyclists can be inferred.
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Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-01
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Fall Demands Safety‑Boosting End‑to‑End Pedestrian Experience▸Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
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‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-11-26
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
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How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
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Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
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Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
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Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
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Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
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Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
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Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
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Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
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Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
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Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
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City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
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Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
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Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
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NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
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Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Dec 9 - A judge wiped out a protected bike lane on Astoria’s 31st Street. Ex‑FDNY chief Laura Kavanagh blasted the ruling for pitting FDNY against DOT. Removing the lane strips cyclists of protected space and raises danger for vulnerable road users.
Matter: "Ex-FDNY Boss: Queens Judge ‘Wrongly’ Pit FDNY vs. DOT in Bike Lane Ruling." Date reported: 2025-12-09. Status: Queens court ruling halting DOT’s protected bike lane project on 31st Street; committee: not applicable; no bill number. Former FDNY commissioner Laura Kavanagh publicly condemned Judge Cheree Buggs’s order, calling it a misuse of FDNY and urging an immediate appeal, saying "Using FDNY as a procedural obstruction..." DOT had said the lane could be used for emergency access. Removing a bike lane eliminates protected space for cyclists, increasing exposure to traffic and discouraging mode shift. This undermines safety-in-numbers and street equity, worsening population-level safety for vulnerable users.
- Ex-FDNY Boss: Queens Judge ‘Wrongly’ Pit FDNY vs. DOT in Bike Lane Ruling, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-09
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Charles Fall Defends Safety-Boosting Congestion Pricing Against Post▸Dec 8 - Streetsblog rebukes the New York Post's attacks on congestion pricing. The toll cut traffic and travel times. The author warns that media pressure that delays or weakens the toll would harm pedestrians and cyclists by stalling a safer mode shift.
Bill number: N/A. Status: News item, not legislation. Committee: N/A. Key date: December 8, 2025 (publication). The piece, titled "Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition," was published by Streetsblog NYC and written by David Meyer. It rebukes The New York Post for what the author calls misleading attacks on the toll and cites MTA and TomTom measures. No council members are named. No votes, sponsors, or committee actions are recorded. Safety note: this is media commentary with no immediate safety effect. If it helps delay or weaken congestion pricing, it could impede mode shift and reduce safety benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-08
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Vision Zero Implementation▸Dec 5 - Streetsblog reports New York is the lone city of 27 to cut traffic deaths after adopting Vision Zero. The story credits citywide action, not a bill. Pedestrians and cyclists are the focus as enforcement and design drove change.
Bill: none — this item reports on city policy, not legislation. Status: ongoing Vision Zero implementation. Committee: N/A. Dates: event_date 2025-12-05; published 2025-12-05. The item quotes: "New York City stands out among U.S. cities with \"Vision Zero\" programs." The story is by David Meyer for Streetsblog NYC. No council members, votes, or sponsorships are recorded. Safety analyst note: NYC's strong Vision Zero implementation — with lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, daylighting, left-turn signal LPIs, and automated speed enforcement — reduces traffic violence and supports mode shift. Enforcement equity must be monitored.
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Friday’s Headlines: Visionary NYC Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-05
1
Fall Supports Safety‑Boosting Secure Bike Locker Deployment▸Dec 1 - The city picked Tranzito to install 500 street-side bike lockers after years of delay. A five-year contract starts in May. Lockers will use an app and may offer e-bike charging. Implementation and oversight shift to the next mayor.
Bill number: n/a. Status: vendor selected; procurement announced 2025-12-01. Committee: n/a. The report is titled "Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait." DOT chose California-based Tranzito to roll out 500 lockers under a five-year contract starting in May. No council members are named. Kevin Duggan is listed in the dataset but no council action appears. Mayor Adams claimed credit and advocates said the program was stalled. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will inherit implementation. Safety note: This describes a political credit claim and leadership transition without specific policy details affecting streets, mode share, or enforcement. No clear population-level impact on pedestrians or cyclists can be inferred.
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Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-01
26
Fall Demands Safety‑Boosting End‑to‑End Pedestrian Experience▸Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
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‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-11-26
20
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
-
How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Dec 8 - Streetsblog rebukes the New York Post's attacks on congestion pricing. The toll cut traffic and travel times. The author warns that media pressure that delays or weakens the toll would harm pedestrians and cyclists by stalling a safer mode shift.
Bill number: N/A. Status: News item, not legislation. Committee: N/A. Key date: December 8, 2025 (publication). The piece, titled "Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition," was published by Streetsblog NYC and written by David Meyer. It rebukes The New York Post for what the author calls misleading attacks on the toll and cites MTA and TomTom measures. No council members are named. No votes, sponsors, or committee actions are recorded. Safety note: this is media commentary with no immediate safety effect. If it helps delay or weaken congestion pricing, it could impede mode shift and reduce safety benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-08
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Vision Zero Implementation▸Dec 5 - Streetsblog reports New York is the lone city of 27 to cut traffic deaths after adopting Vision Zero. The story credits citywide action, not a bill. Pedestrians and cyclists are the focus as enforcement and design drove change.
Bill: none — this item reports on city policy, not legislation. Status: ongoing Vision Zero implementation. Committee: N/A. Dates: event_date 2025-12-05; published 2025-12-05. The item quotes: "New York City stands out among U.S. cities with \"Vision Zero\" programs." The story is by David Meyer for Streetsblog NYC. No council members, votes, or sponsorships are recorded. Safety analyst note: NYC's strong Vision Zero implementation — with lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, daylighting, left-turn signal LPIs, and automated speed enforcement — reduces traffic violence and supports mode shift. Enforcement equity must be monitored.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Visionary NYC Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-05
1
Fall Supports Safety‑Boosting Secure Bike Locker Deployment▸Dec 1 - The city picked Tranzito to install 500 street-side bike lockers after years of delay. A five-year contract starts in May. Lockers will use an app and may offer e-bike charging. Implementation and oversight shift to the next mayor.
Bill number: n/a. Status: vendor selected; procurement announced 2025-12-01. Committee: n/a. The report is titled "Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait." DOT chose California-based Tranzito to roll out 500 lockers under a five-year contract starting in May. No council members are named. Kevin Duggan is listed in the dataset but no council action appears. Mayor Adams claimed credit and advocates said the program was stalled. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will inherit implementation. Safety note: This describes a political credit claim and leadership transition without specific policy details affecting streets, mode share, or enforcement. No clear population-level impact on pedestrians or cyclists can be inferred.
-
Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-01
26
Fall Demands Safety‑Boosting End‑to‑End Pedestrian Experience▸Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
-
‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-11-26
20
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
-
How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Dec 5 - Streetsblog reports New York is the lone city of 27 to cut traffic deaths after adopting Vision Zero. The story credits citywide action, not a bill. Pedestrians and cyclists are the focus as enforcement and design drove change.
Bill: none — this item reports on city policy, not legislation. Status: ongoing Vision Zero implementation. Committee: N/A. Dates: event_date 2025-12-05; published 2025-12-05. The item quotes: "New York City stands out among U.S. cities with \"Vision Zero\" programs." The story is by David Meyer for Streetsblog NYC. No council members, votes, or sponsorships are recorded. Safety analyst note: NYC's strong Vision Zero implementation — with lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, daylighting, left-turn signal LPIs, and automated speed enforcement — reduces traffic violence and supports mode shift. Enforcement equity must be monitored.
- Friday’s Headlines: Visionary NYC Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-05
1
Fall Supports Safety‑Boosting Secure Bike Locker Deployment▸Dec 1 - The city picked Tranzito to install 500 street-side bike lockers after years of delay. A five-year contract starts in May. Lockers will use an app and may offer e-bike charging. Implementation and oversight shift to the next mayor.
Bill number: n/a. Status: vendor selected; procurement announced 2025-12-01. Committee: n/a. The report is titled "Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait." DOT chose California-based Tranzito to roll out 500 lockers under a five-year contract starting in May. No council members are named. Kevin Duggan is listed in the dataset but no council action appears. Mayor Adams claimed credit and advocates said the program was stalled. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will inherit implementation. Safety note: This describes a political credit claim and leadership transition without specific policy details affecting streets, mode share, or enforcement. No clear population-level impact on pedestrians or cyclists can be inferred.
-
Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-12-01
26
Fall Demands Safety‑Boosting End‑to‑End Pedestrian Experience▸Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
-
‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-11-26
20
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
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How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
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Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
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Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
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City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
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NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
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Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Dec 1 - The city picked Tranzito to install 500 street-side bike lockers after years of delay. A five-year contract starts in May. Lockers will use an app and may offer e-bike charging. Implementation and oversight shift to the next mayor.
Bill number: n/a. Status: vendor selected; procurement announced 2025-12-01. Committee: n/a. The report is titled "Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait." DOT chose California-based Tranzito to roll out 500 lockers under a five-year contract starting in May. No council members are named. Kevin Duggan is listed in the dataset but no council action appears. Mayor Adams claimed credit and advocates said the program was stalled. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will inherit implementation. Safety note: This describes a political credit claim and leadership transition without specific policy details affecting streets, mode share, or enforcement. No clear population-level impact on pedestrians or cyclists can be inferred.
- Adams Administration Picks Vendor for Bike Lockers After Years-Long Wait, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-01
26
Fall Demands Safety‑Boosting End‑to‑End Pedestrian Experience▸Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
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‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-11-26
20
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
-
How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Nov 26 - DOT plans an $89M revamp of the 1.3-mile Paseo Park. Two designs split plazas and traffic in different ways. Bike lanes move to the median and surfaces are flattened. Moped and traffic-routing details remain unresolved as DOT gathers feedback.
""the current proposals still fall short of delivering the end-to-end, pedestrian-first experience our community deserves,"" -- Charles Fall
Bill number: none — this is a DOT project. Status: under DOT consideration as of 2025-11-26. Committee: not applicable. Key dates: article published 2025-11-26; DOT is collecting feedback through Nov. 30 and will unveil a preliminary design next year. Matter title quoted: "The DOT is contemplating two options for the 1.3 mile-long linear park in Jackson Heights." DOT offered two options. Jim Burke, co-founder of the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition, favors Option 2, calling it "Meander" and saying it "preserves the real beauty of what we have now." Luz Maria Mercado, board chair of the Alliance for Paseo Park, says neither option properly addresses moped users and calls for a dedicated micro-mobility lane. Safety note: The description lacks specifics on design, traffic changes, and access, making population-level safety impacts unclear; a linear park could improve safety if it reallocates space from cars, but details are needed.
- ‘Gold Standard’ Open Street Has Two Paths Forward To Become True ‘Paseo Park’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-11-26
20
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Get Sheds Down Program▸Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
-
How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Nov 20 - Get Sheds Down swaps clunky scaffolds for six lighter shed designs and steps up fines. Hundreds of long-stayed sheds removed. Pedestrian space may return. Population-level safety effects remain unclear due to missing specifics.
This is an article, not a council bill. No bill number, no committee, and no vote are listed. Christopher Bonanos published "How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?" on 2025-11-20 for New York Magazine - Curbed. The piece describes Mayor Eric Adams' Get Sheds Down program, six new designs (Flex, Air, Rigid, Baseline, Wide Baseline, Speed), escalating fines up to $6,000/month for overstays, laws signed this spring that take effect in January, and the Department of Buildings removing 429 long-overstayed sheds. No council members or votes are cited. The record lacks specifics about how redesigns change street safety, mode shift, or driver behavior; without those details the population-level safety impact cannot be determined.
- How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-11-20
21
Driver hits woman at 56 Victory Blvd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd on Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 31-year-old woman at an intersection at 56 Victory Blvd in Staten Island at 8:15 a.m. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The report records the point of impact as the left front bumper. The car shows no damage. The driver is a 63-year-old man licensed in New York. Police do not note a specific driver error.
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say▸
-
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
- Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-15
2
Fall mentioned in Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports▸
-
Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports,
AMNY,
Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
- Traffic deaths continue to fall in NYC, city reports, AMNY, Published 2025-10-02
29
Distracted drivers collide at Bay and Victory▸Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Sep 29 - Two sedan drivers collided at Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention. A 31-year-old male driver was injured with neck pain and abrasions. The other driver's injuries were unspecified.
Two sedan drivers collided near Bay Street and Victory Boulevard on Staten Island. A 31-year-old male driver was injured; police noted neck injury, abrasion, and shock. The other driver's injuries were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor for both drivers. Police also listed both vehicles as parked before the crash. One driver held a New York permit; the other was licensed in Florida. The location falls within the 120th Precinct.
12
Left-turn driver hits man in crosswalk▸Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Sep 12 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left at Targee and Van Duzer and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. He went down with a leg injury and internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Staten Island, a driver in a 2020 BMW sedan turned left from Targee Street onto Van Duzer Street and hit a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with harm to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded as the contributing factor. The report lists the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver was not reported injured. The location is an intersection, and the pedestrian was recorded as being at the crosswalk when he was hit.
8
Left-turn driver hits woman on Targee▸Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Sep 8 - A driver making a left on Targee hit a woman in a marked crosswalk at Young. She suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A left-turning driver on Targee Street hit a 41-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Young Street in Staten Island. "According to the police report, the 38-year-old male driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She sustained a hip and upper-leg contusion and was reported conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The crash was filed under collision ID 4843131 in the 120th Precinct.
5
Charles Fall Backs Safety-Boosting Center-Running Bus Lanes▸Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
-
City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Sep 5 - City will install center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Livingston St. to Grand Army Plaza this fall. Lanes move buses to the center, calm traffic, add median refuges, and tighten crossings — improving safety for pedestrians and transit riders.
Bill number: none. Status: DOT announcement; installation slated for fall 2025. Committee: none recorded. The matter is titled: "City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall." Brooklyn Paper reported the Sept. 5, 2025 announcement. No council sponsors are listed. Assembly member Charles Fall backed the safety-boosting plan. Adam Daly issued the release. DOT plans center-running lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. Safety analysts say center-running bus lanes can calm traffic, reduce turning and curb conflicts, encourage transit mode shift, and add median refuges that improve crossings. Cyclist gains are smaller without protected bike lanes, but overall safety for pedestrians and transit riders should improve.
- City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-09-05
26
Southbound driver on illegal drugs hit parked SUVs▸Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 26 - A southbound Jeep driver hit parked SUVs on Broad Street at Van Duzer in Staten Island. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded illegal drugs as a factor.
A driver in a 2020 Jeep SUV was heading south on Broad Street at Van Duzer Street in Staten Island. He hit three parked SUVs—a Nissan, a Lexus, and a Chevrolet. The impact damaged left-side doors and a front bumper on the parked cars, and crumpled the Jeep’s front end. The 44-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, "Drugs (illegal)" was a contributing factor. Police recorded that driver error in the crash data. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records.
19
Fall Appears in Misguided MTA Fare Hike Coverage▸Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
-
NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’,
nypost.com,
Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
-
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
24
Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 19 - The MTA plans to raise subway and bus fares to $3. Riders called the move greedy and unfair. Commuters at a public hearing said service still fails — flooding, delays and turnstile evasion persist while the agency seeks more revenue.
Proposal: MTA fare increase (no bill number listed). Status: sponsorship stage; not a City Council bill. Reported Aug. 19, 2025. Key dates: proposed fare change to take effect Jan. 4, 2026; board vote expected in fall 2025. The article ran under the title "NYC straphangers fume over 'greedy' MTA's latest fare hike proposal." Mayor Eric Adams urged MTA board appointees to vote no. Commuters testified about flooding, daily delays and turnstile evasion. No committee is named. The proposal also includes toll and commuter-rail rate hikes. No safety impact analysis or note was provided.
- NYC straphangers fume over ‘greedy’ MTA’s latest fare hike proposal: ‘Your entire plan is bulls–t’, nypost.com, Published 2025-08-19
9
Fall Warns Coney Casino Harms Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
-
Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
-
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 9 - The Coney Island casino's EIS predicts thousands more cars, gridlocked roads, and crushed parking. Pedestrians and cyclists face higher exposure and danger.
Bill number: none. Status: Environmental Impact Statement filed Aug. 9, 2025. Committee: Community Advisory Committee (CAC); CAC met July 30. The EIS states: 'Proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Justin L. Brannan is noted for introducing a ferry-feasibility bill last fall. CAC member Marissa Solomon said mitigation measures likely won’t be enough. Assemblyman Charles Fall criticized risks to pedestrians. Developers offered transit incentives. Safety analysts warn the casino is projected to dramatically increase motor vehicle traffic and parking demand, worsening congestion and exposure risk for pedestrians and cyclists; mitigation focuses on flow, not street safety, and leaves vulnerable road users bearing the burden.
- Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09
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Fall Backs Safety‑Boosting Manhattan Bridge Speed Reduction▸Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 8 - Concrete barriers will ring the Manhattan Bridge footpath. Two lanes will be narrowed. DOT will seek to cut the approach speed from 35 to 20 mph after a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. A Canal Street redesign is being fast-tracked.
Action: DOT announcement on 2025-08-08. No bill number or council committee. Matter quoted: "Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition." DOT will install concrete barriers, narrow two travel lanes, and propose reducing the Manhattan Bridge approach speed from 35 to 20 mph (subject to a 60-day public comment period). The changes follow a July 19 crash that killed a cyclist and a pedestrian. No council member sponsored or voted; Assembly member Charles Fall publicly backed the speed reduction. The installation of concrete barriers, lane narrowing, and a proposed speed limit reduction are proven measures that reduce vehicle speeds and protect vulnerable road users, improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.
- Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Fall Weighs Safety‑Boosting Canadian Enforcement Measures▸Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
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Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 7 - A Streetsblog analysis urges U.S. cities to borrow Canadian enforcement: speed cameras, anti‑distraction laws, stronger seat‑belt rules. Study ties those laws to fewer deaths. Equity, policing, and lack of infrastructure constrain benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.
""The United States is really falling behind in terms of improving crash safety outcomes on roads for, drivers, vulnerable road users all road users, really,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. Status: policy proposal published Aug 7, 2025 in Streetsblog NYC. Committee: none. Key date: Aug 7, 2025. The piece is titled "Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help U.S. Lives." Author Kea Wilson frames a study saying thousands of U.S. lives might have been saved with more Canadian‑style enforcement. Assembly member Charles Fall is mentioned as considering those strategies; there is no vote or sponsorship recorded. Experts quoted include Rebecca Weast. Safety analysts note: Canadian‑style enforcement correlates with lower deaths, but equity concerns, risks of over‑policing, and missing infrastructure limit population‑level gains for pedestrians and cyclists; enforcement alone won’t shift modes.
- Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Left-Turning Driver Collides with Teen Cyclist▸Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Aug 1 - A 19-year-old cyclist turned right as a driver in a Ford sedan turned left at Victory Blvd and Corson Ave. They collided. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2007 Ford sedan turned left on Victory Blvd at Corson Ave in Staten Island. A 19-year-old cyclist was turning right. They collided. The cyclist suffered arm injuries, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, both were turning—one left, one right—when the crash happened. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles showed center front impact. No helmet use or signals are cited as factors.
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Driver in SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.
Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Broad St and hit a moped. The moped driver, 39, was injured and suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver.
The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck a moped on Broad St at Van Duzer St in Staten Island, injuring the moped rider. According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a moped going straight. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his elbow/arm and was listed as injured and conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." The report notes left-side door damage to the SUV and records the crash as caused by driver errors documented by police.