Jun 5 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Forest Avenue. A 68-year-old woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles were moving east.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east on Forest Avenue collided when the rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. A 68-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and proceeding straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A 71-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries in a crash on Richmond Avenue. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while making a left turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Richmond Avenue was making a left turn when it collided, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing damage to the center front end. The driver, a 71-year-old male occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other parties were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Cycling slashes emissions faster than electric cars. Swapping car trips for bike rides cuts carbon now. Active travel means cleaner air, fewer cars, safer streets. The study shows: pedal power outpaces battery power in the race against climate disaster.

This policy analysis, released June 3, 2022, reviews global transport emissions and the impact of cycling versus electric cars. The report, titled 'Study: Cycling is 10x More Important Than Electric Cars For Reaching Net Zero,' finds that 'tackling the climate and air pollution crises requires curbing all motorised transport, particularly private cars, as quickly as possible.' No council members are named; this is a research-driven analysis, not a legislative action. The study tracked 4,000 urban residents across Europe, showing daily cyclists had 84% lower travel emissions than non-cyclists. It argues that active travel—cycling, walking, e-biking—cuts emissions faster than waiting for electric cars to replace gas vehicles. The findings highlight the urgent need to reduce car use, not just electrify it, to protect vulnerable road users and the environment.

• Study: Cycling is 10x More Important Than Electric Cars For Reaching Net Zero, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-03

Jun 2 - Assemblyman Mamdani and Senator Hoylman push for cameras in 50 protected bike lanes. Drivers who block lanes face $50 fines. DOT backs the plan. Lawmakers say enforcement is needed. Cyclists face danger daily. Cameras promise real consequences for reckless drivers.

Assembly Bill, proposed June 2, 2022, by Zohran Mamdani (District 36) and co-sponsored by Brad Hoylman, seeks to deploy automated enforcement cameras at 50 protected bike lanes. The bill aims to fine drivers $50 for each infraction, targeting those who block or drive in bike lanes. The matter summary states: 'NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes.' Mamdani and Hoylman argue that enforcement is critical, with Mamdani stating, 'You consistently see cars driving in the bike lane. We know that these cameras work to deter drivers from breaking the law.' DOT supports the measure, calling it 'life-saving automated enforcement technology.' The bill awaits City Council approval, with Mamdani pledging to advance it through the summer and fall.

• NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes, nypost.com, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

May 30 - A left-turning SUV struck a southbound sedan on South Avenue. Six occupants in the SUV suffered injuries, including concussions and bruises. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV making a left turn on South Avenue collided with a 2014 sedan traveling straight south. The SUV carried six occupants, including the driver, all injured but conscious. Injuries ranged from concussions to contusions, affecting adults and children alike. All occupants wore lap belts or harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV's left front bumper and center front end, and the sedan's left front bumper, were damaged. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A sedan backing on Farragut Avenue struck another sedan traveling south. The 19-year-old driver of the backing vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right rear bumper of the backing car and the front center of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Farragut Avenue involving two sedans. The driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was not ejected. The crash occurred when one sedan was backing unsafely and struck another sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - D.C. council hiked registration fees for heavy SUVs. Owners of 6,000-pound behemoths now pay $500, up from $155. The city aims to fund safer streets and fix battered roads. Councilmember Mary Cheh says it’s a step to offset harm from oversized vehicles.

On May 27, 2022, the D.C. Council passed a bill to increase registration fees for large SUVs. The measure, led by Transportation Committee Chairwoman Mary Cheh, boosts fees to $500 for vehicles over 6,000 pounds, $250 for 5,000–6,000 pounds, and $175 for 3,500–5,000 pounds. The bill summary states, 'the larger a vehicle, the worse it is for the environment, the more damage it causes to our roads, and the more dangerous to others using the roadway.' Cheh, who wrote the proposal, said, 'drivers who pick these larger vehicles will now need to pay a bit more to compensate for that additional damage.' The council expects the new fees to raise $40 million over five years, funding street safety projects and road repairs. Cheh admits the policy is not a cure-all for traffic violence but calls it a step forward to recoup costs from oversized vehicles.

• D.C. SUV Owners Will Finally Pay Much More to Drive Such Behemoths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-27

May 23 - Brooklyn’s Shore Parkway Greenway will close for a year. Parks Department cannot promise a safe detour for cyclists or pedestrians. Advocates demand action. City officials talk coordination, but no plan exists. Riders face risk. Repairs come, but safety lags.

On May 23, 2022, the Parks Department presented plans to close the Shore Parkway Greenway between the Verrazzano Bridge and Bay Parkway for a year-long repair in 2024. The matter, discussed at Brooklyn Community Boards 10 and 11, aims to fix potholes, resurface the path, and repair the seawall. The presentation, however, lacked any guarantee of a safe alternate route for cyclists and pedestrians. Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher admitted, 'I can't make any promises.' Council Member Carlina Rivera’s office noted her bill would require protections for cyclists around work zones, highlighting the gap in current planning. Executive Director Terri Carta of the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative said, 'NYC Parks and DOT need to provide a safe alternative for greenway users during construction.' Despite DOT’s willingness to help, no concrete detour exists. The city’s failure to plan puts vulnerable road users at risk during the closure.

• Parks Department Can’t Guarantee Safe Alternate Route During Year-Long Brooklyn Greenway Repair, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 22 - A bus struck a sedan on Dixon Avenue. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. The bus sustained front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 bus traveling north on Dixon Avenue collided with a 2023 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the bus’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bus’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Drivers keep burning gas. Streets stay clogged. Death and pollution hold steady. The state’s gas tax holiday cuts prices, not crashes. Transit ridership lags. Oil giants profit. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price. The city breathes fumes and fear.

On May 16, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that New Yorkers’ gasoline use remains nearly unchanged since before the pandemic. State gas tax revenue shows only a 7.5 percent dip from March 2020 to March 2022. The upcoming gas tax holiday, set for June 1, will drop pump prices by 16 cents per gallon. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance called the holiday 'an outrageous windfall for oil profiteers' and demanded Governor Hochul cancel highway expansions and invest in frequent public transit. The bill is not before a council committee, but the advocacy statement highlights the ongoing threat to vulnerable road users: steady car traffic means steady danger. Pollution, congestion, and road death remain constant. The state’s policy props up driving, not safety.

• QUICK HIT: New Yorkers Are Still Burning Gasoline Like There’s No Tomorrow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-16

May 14 - A 27-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper while merging. The driver was not ejected and reported whiplash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving his 2020 Kia sedan on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The crash occurred as the vehicle was merging northbound and was struck on the left rear bumper, damaging the left side doors. The driver suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling alone at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - Mayor Adams promised 150 miles of bus lanes. As painting season starts, only three projects move forward. Riders wait. Advocates demand action. DOT offers few details. Bus speeds crawl. The city falls behind its own plan. Vulnerable riders pay the price.

This report, dated May 13, 2022, tracks the Adams administration’s progress on bus lane expansion under the Streets Master Plan. The plan requires 20 miles of new bus lanes in 2022 and 150 miles by 2026. The article states: 'Mayor Eric Adams has only presented three bus lane projects totaling about 14.6 miles as the painting season begins.' Only three out of 22 locations have timelines. Advocates like Riders Alliance and Ashley Pryce voice frustration: 'Mayor Adams promised 150 miles of new bus lanes. So far, he's at 0.' DOT claims support but offers no concrete schedule. Council members are not directly named, but the pressure comes from advocacy groups demanding urgent action. The lack of progress leaves bus riders—often the city’s most vulnerable—waiting in slow traffic, exposed to danger and delay.

• Adams Administration Has Just Three Bus Lane Projects as Painting Season Starts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-13

May 7 - A 78-year-old man driving a sedan crashed head-on on Martin Luther King Jr. The vehicle hit center front end. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The driver suffered facial contusions but was not ejected. He wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck an object with its center front end. The driver sustained facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - Council and advocates demand action. Delays in commercial waste zones keep deadly trucks on city streets. Overlapping routes, reckless haulers, and missing side guards kill and injure. Reform stalls while lives hang in the balance. Urgency grows. No more excuses.

On May 2, 2022, the City Council’s Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse, held a hearing on the delayed implementation of commercial waste zones, a reform established by a 2019 law. The matter, titled 'Advocates Warn Against Further Delays on Commercial Waste Zones,' drew sharp criticism after the Department of Sanitation granted private carters a three-month extension to comply with new requirements. Nurse stated, 'Our communities cannot afford any more delays.' Advocates and Families for Safe Streets highlighted the deadly toll: reckless commercial haulers have killed more than two dozen people in recent years. The reform aims to cut truck traffic, reduce pollution, and require life-saving side guards on heavy trucks by 2024. Lauren Pine, a crash survivor, said, 'Commercial waste zone reform can not come fast enough.' The hearing underscored that every delay keeps vulnerable New Yorkers at risk.

• TRASH TALK: Advocates Warn Against Further Delays on Commercial Waste Zones, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-02

May 1 - A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured during a left turn on Morningstar Road. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was making a left turn on Morningstar Road when her sedan's left front bumper struck an object. The driver was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other persons were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan registered in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - Design Trust’s new toolkit targets city red tape. It aims to shift public space from car storage to people. The guide lists steps for plazas, parklets, and open streets. It pushes city agencies to cut barriers and back community-led, pedestrian-focused spaces.

On April 29, 2022, the Design Trust for Public Space released its 'Neighborhood Commons' toolkit. This policy report, not a council bill, urges city agencies to overhaul how New York manages public space. The toolkit, described as a guide for 'city approvals needed for plazas, sidewalk furniture, parklets, open streets and other amenities that enable successful pedestrianization and placemaking,' calls for unified permits, sliding fees, and an inter-agency Public Realm Working Group. Matthew Clarke, executive director, said, 'Public spaces and the small businesses that define them are critical for the livelihood of our neighborhoods.' Jackson Chabot of Open Plans added, 'These systemic changes will foster safe streets, commerce, and community.' The report highlights decades of city neglect, favoring car storage over people. The toolkit’s recommendations aim to make streets safer and more vibrant for everyone.

• Design Trust Releases Public Space Management ‘Toolkit’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-29

Apr 26 - Queens Boulevard remains a danger zone. The city’s plan keeps eight car lanes, weak bike protection, and slow buses. Cyclists dodge cars. Bus riders wait. Drivers rule. Real safety demands fewer car lanes, center bus lanes, and true bike barriers.

This opinion piece, published April 26, 2022, calls out the Department of Transportation’s plan for Queens Boulevard. The plan, part of the 'Great Streets' project, keeps eight car lanes and installs only lightly protected bike lanes with mountable curbs. Samuel Santaella, the author, writes: 'the department has discriminated against thousands of bikers and 13,630 pre-pandemic daily bus riders in order to privilege the needs of 40,000 daily motorists.' Santaella opposes the current DOT plan and urges a redesign: reduce car lanes to four, add center-running bus lanes, fully separated bikeways, and wider sidewalks. He warns that mountable curbs let drivers invade bike lanes, putting cyclists at risk. Bus riders see little benefit, still stuck behind double-parked cars. The piece demands the city stop favoring drivers and start protecting vulnerable road users.

• OPINION: Swap Out Car Lanes for a Center-Running Bus Lane, Better Bike Facilities on Queens Boulevard, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-26