Aug 21 - A left-turning SUV cut across a motorcycle on Richmond Terrace. The 29-year-old rider hit pavement with back pain and whiplash. Police logged Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers.

A driver in an SUV turned left from Richmond Terrace onto Simonson Avenue and crossed the path of an eastbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with back pain and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both operators. The record shows the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle was going straight; the points of impact were the SUVs left-front quarter panel and the motorcycles left-front bumper. The motorcyclist was noted as wearing a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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

Aug 13 - A left-turning sedan cut across Forest Ave at Union. It hit a northbound e-biker. The rider went down with a shoulder wound. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street favored the car. The cyclist paid the price.

A sedan making a left turn at Forest Ave and Union Ave hit a northbound e-bike rider. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan’s left front bumper took damage, consistent with a turning impact. The e-bike’s front end was struck. These listed driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The report notes no safety equipment for the rider. No other injuries were recorded in the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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

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

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

Aug 5 - Poor DOT signs on Hylan Boulevard sow chaos. Drivers turn from the wrong lane. Collisions mount. Bus lane rules shift by the hour. The street stays dangerous for those on foot and bike.

According to amny (2025-08-05), collisions on Hylan Boulevard have risen due to unclear DOT signage about bus lane hours. Borough President Vito Fossella noted, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane.” The article reports 32 crashes in 2025 tied to drivers making right turns from the middle lane instead of the curb-side bus lane. Some signs list hours, others only say 'Bus Corridor Photo,' confusing drivers. The lack of clear, consistent information leaves intersections hazardous, especially for vulnerable road users. The report highlights a pressing need for better signage and clearer policy.

• Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amny, Published 2025-08-05

Jul 30 - Two sedans collided on Forest Avenue at Lilac Court. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and abrasions. Police recorded other vehicular factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

Two drivers were traveling east on Forest Avenue near Lilac Court when the drivers made contact. A 19-year-old male front passenger was injured, with hip and upper‑leg trauma and abrasions; he was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred and the report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both vehicles are listed as sedans, with right-front and left-front points of impact and damage to side and front panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.

On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.

• Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - Ex-Commissioner Tom Donlon says Adams insiders fueled deadly NYPD chases. Cyclists, kids, and bystanders paid. Streets turned chaotic. Policy ignored. Trust shattered. Vulnerable road users left exposed.

""The NYPD is led by the best, brightest and most honorable professionals in the nation — and their results speak for themselves: crime continues to fall across the city, with shootings at the lowest level in recorded history. We will respond in court, where we are confident these absurd claims will be disproven."" -- Charles Fall

On July 16, 2025, former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering suit, alleging 'deadly and unconstitutional high-speed vehicle chases' under Mayor Adams. The complaint, reported by Streetsblog NYC, claims the NYPD's Community Response Team operated as a rogue unit, answerable only to City Hall, with Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry allowing reckless pursuits. Donlon cites deaths and injuries, including cyclist Amanda Servedio. The suit alleges 398 crashes and 315 injuries in 2024—a 47% jump. Donlon's allegations highlight how high-speed chases increase risk to pedestrians and cyclists, introducing unpredictable, dangerous driving and eroding public trust in safe, equitable enforcement. No council bill or committee action is tied to this event.

• Former NYPD Boss Says Deadly High Speed Chases Were Result Of ‘Rogue’ Adams Insiders, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Forest Ave and hit a 24-year-old cyclist. The SUV struck the bike's rear. The cyclist suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited an obstructed view and driver inattention.

A driver in an SUV turned left on Forest Ave and hit a 24-year-old bicyclist. The SUV's front struck the bike's left rear. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of whiplash. “According to the police report,” the crash involved “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention and a blocked view as contributing factors. Vehicle data show the cyclist was traveling west and the SUV was making a left turn northwest. The report notes no injuries for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.

On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.

• Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 9 - A speeding sedan struck another at Willow Road West and Forest Avenue. A seven-year-old boy suffered pelvic abrasions. A driver was hurt. Unsafe speed fueled the crash.

Two sedans collided at Willow Road West and Forest Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. A seven-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, suffered abrasions to his pelvis. One driver sustained chest injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The crash involved one sedan going straight and another making a left turn. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 8 - Two vehicles crashed on Forest Ave. A passenger suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck metal. No escape from the sudden force.

A pick-up truck and an SUV collided on Forest Avenue at Willow Road West in Staten Island. One passenger, a 36-year-old woman, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, with internal complaints. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV hit the truck's rear. All occupants wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 3 - Mayor Adams halts 34th Street busway. Streets stay clogged. Pedestrians and bus riders lose. Car dominance remains. Safety and equity stalled.

On July 3, 2025, the Adams administration paused the 34th Street busway project, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The matter, described as a 'highly-anticipated 34th Street busway,' had support from Council Members Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers, and others. Bottcher called it 'transformative,' promising fewer crashes and faster buses. Powers slammed the last-minute reversal. Safety analysts warn: canceling the busway preserves car dominance, discourages transit, and keeps streets unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists. The project’s future is uncertain. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

• Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 24 - Two SUVs slammed together on South Ave near Goethals Rd N. Passengers took the brunt. Head and neck injuries. Sudden reaction to another vehicle set off the crash.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on South Ave at Goethals Rd N in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash was triggered by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' A 41-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. A 40-year-old driver reported neck pain and nausea. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their front and back ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 23 - Truck and sedan collided at Forest Avenue. Two women and a teenage girl hurt. Metal twisted. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.

A collision between an 18 wheeler and a sedan at 2079 Forest Avenue left two women and a 14-year-old girl injured. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the truck drove straight. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the risk for passengers and drivers when large trucks and cars meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23