Apr 23 - Mayor Adams pledged $900 million for protected bike and bus lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler called it a dramatic step for street safety. The sum falls short of Council’s ask, but promises hardened lanes and real barriers for cyclists and bus riders.

On April 23, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $900 million budget proposal for street safety infrastructure. The plan, part of ongoing budget talks, aims to fund hundreds of miles of protected bike and bus lanes, plus concrete barriers. Council Member Lincoln Restler of District 33, a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, praised the move as 'a very clear commitment to addressing street safety across the five boroughs.' The proposal supports the Streets Master Plan, which mandates 250 miles of protected bike lanes and 150 miles of protected bus lanes in five years. Restler emphasized that the funding will harden bike lanes, replacing paint with physical barriers to keep cars out and protect cyclists. The Council had requested $3.1 billion, but Restler called the $900 million a dramatic investment. The budget must be finalized by June 30.

• Mayor Adams pledges more than $900 million to enhancing traffic safety, gothamist.com, Published 2022-04-23

Apr 22 - City Hall adds 21 new Open Streets but offers little funding. Volunteers still shoulder the burden. Mayor Adams calls his commitment 'steadfast.' Car owners protest. Residents and businesses cling to rare safe space. Equity promised, but city support remains thin.

On April 22, 2022, the city announced an expansion of the Open Streets program, adding 21 new locations to the existing 156. Mayor Adams, in a statement, called his commitment to the program 'steadfast.' The announcement pledges up to $20,000 per site for non-profits to cover costs like barriers and signage. The program, launched during the pandemic, lets residents walk and gather in streets closed to cars. Council action is not specified, but the mayor's office leads. The city promises to focus on underserved neighborhoods, aiming for equity. Still, most operations rely on volunteers, not city workers. Car owners protest the loss of parking. The Horticultural Society of New York will assist with management and upkeep. The city’s support is real but limited. Vulnerable road users get space, but the system leans on unpaid labor.

• City Announces New Open Streets Coming This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-22

Apr 20 - More cars do not mean faster commutes for Black workers. Decades of rising car ownership brought longer, not shorter, trips. Streets stay dangerous. Pollution and risk fall hardest on communities of color. The answer is not more cars. It is safer streets.

This policy analysis, released April 20, 2022, reviews a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The report, titled 'Study: Car Ownership Doesn’t Always Cut Black Workers’ Commutes,' finds that despite an increase in car ownership among Black workers—from 76% in 1980 to 85% in 2019—average commute times grew longer, not shorter. The study states, 'it may not be possible to speed up city commutes with automotive strategies alone.' The gap in commute times between Black and White workers persists, especially in large, segregated cities. The article warns that subsidizing driving will make streets more polluted and dangerous, with the heaviest toll on communities of color. It calls for investment in bus rapid transit, trains, and active transportation, and for building communities where jobs and housing are close. No council member is named; this is a research release, not a legislative action.

• Study: Car Ownership Doesn’t Always Cut Black Workers’ Commutes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-20

Apr 16 - A 19-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV at Forest Avenue. She suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The victim was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Forest Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault was assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a rear-end collision while traveling north on Richmond Terrace near Vanname Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Richmond Terrace. The bicyclist was traveling north when his bike was struck at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash involved only the bicyclist's vehicle, a bike, with damage limited to the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 14 - Two sedans crashed at Wilcox Street and Heaney Avenue. Both drivers suffered bruises and leg injuries. Impact struck center front ends. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed. Both drivers wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wilcox Street near Heaney Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2013 Hyundai sedan traveling west, struck the second, a 2022 Mitsubishi sedan making a left turn northbound. Both drivers, a 24-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were injured with contusions and leg injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - Two vehicles crashed on Dixon Avenue. The SUV hit the pickup truck’s right side. Three men suffered injuries including head, back, and arm wounds. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Drivers and a passenger were left in shock and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling north on Dixon Avenue collided with a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east. The SUV struck the pickup’s right side doors with its center front end. Three men were injured: the SUV driver, the pickup driver, and a passenger in the SUV. Injuries included head trauma, back pain, and elbow and arm wounds. The passenger suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, along with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' affecting the passenger’s injury. All occupants wore seat belts or harnesses, and airbags deployed in the pickup. None were ejected. The crash left the drivers and passenger in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - Councilmember Rita Joseph opens the door. Residents in District 40 and four other Brooklyn districts can vote on local projects. Ballots close April 10. The process funds parks, schools, and public spaces. The city lets people decide. Streets may change.

Participatory Budgeting voting opened in Brooklyn District 40 on April 7, 2022. Councilmember Rita Joseph announced the cycle, which runs until April 10. The process lets residents as young as 11 vote on capital and expense projects. The official matter title: 'Voting for Participatory Budgeting is open in five Brooklyn districts until April 10.' Joseph, along with councilmembers Jennifer Gutiérrez (34), Chi Ossé (36), Alexa Avilés (38), and Shahana Hanif (39), offers in-person and online voting. Projects range from park upgrades to school improvements. Final results will be announced the week of April 17. Participatory Budgeting shapes how public money is spent, but the safety impact for vulnerable road users depends on which projects win. No direct safety assessment was provided.

• Voting for Participatory Budgeting is open in five Brooklyn districts until April 10, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-04-07

Apr 6 - Yankee Stadium blocks cyclists. No bike racks. No protected lanes. Helmets banned inside. Painted lanes blocked by cars. The last stretch is a gauntlet. The team pushes trains, ignores bikes. Cyclists left exposed, unwelcome, and at risk.

This media commentary, published April 6, 2022, by Streetsblog NYC, exposes the lack of safe bike access at Yankee Stadium. The article states: 'The Bombers do nothing to promote—and, in fact, discourage—fans from visiting Yankee Stadium by bicycle.' There are no bike racks at the stadium. Helmets are banned inside. Painted bike lanes are blocked by double-parked cars. No protected bike lanes exist near the stadium. The Macombs Dam Bridge approach is hazardous. The Yankees promote transit but ignore cycling. No council members are directly involved. The piece highlights systemic neglect and danger for cyclists, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unsupported.

• Streetsblog’s Annual MLB Opening Day Preview! Yankee Stadium Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-06

Apr 3 - Council Speaker Adrienne Adams demands $3.1 billion for bike lanes, bus lanes, and car-free busways. The plan dwarfs past efforts. It would rip out car space, open streets to people, and speed up buses. The mayor’s budget cuts face fierce resistance.

On April 3, 2022, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams led the City Council in calling for a $3.1 billion investment in street redesign. The proposal, part of the council’s response to the mayor’s $98.5 billion preliminary budget, seeks to expand protected bike lanes to 500 miles, bus lanes to 500 miles, and add 38 million feet of pedestrian space. The council’s plan also introduces 40 miles of car-free busways, a benchmark not found in the mayor’s plan or previous legislation. Adams and other council leaders argue this funding is vital, stating, 'To secure an equitable recovery for our city and improve public safety, we must focus on robust investments.' Transit advocates back the plan, urging the mayor to support safer, more accessible streets for all New Yorkers.

• Council calls for 'unprecedented' $3.1 billion streets plan commitment, gothamist.com, Published 2022-04-03

Apr 1 - A refrigerated van struck a sedan on Forest Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered knee and leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash. The impact left the passenger in shock.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling west on Forest Avenue collided with a sedan moving in the same direction. The impact hit the front of both vehicles. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the sedan was injured, suffering trauma to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash involved three vehicles, but only the sedan passenger was hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on South Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV making a left turn on South Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - E-bike incentives spread as Congress stalls. States and cities move ahead with rebates. Local action grows as federal tax credits shrink. Car trips remain king. Streets stay deadly for walkers and riders. Lawmakers talk, but danger endures.

This policy analysis, published March 28, 2022, reviews the E-BIKE Act and related state bills. The E-BIKE Act, once part of the Build Back Better Act, proposed a federal tax credit for e-bike buyers. Congress reduced the credit from $1,500 to $900 and limited eligibility, stalling progress. The article states, 'By replacing car trips, e-bikes can simultaneously lower emissions, improve street safety, and boost riders' health.' John MacArthur, a transportation program manager, notes that local and state lawmakers now lead with rebates and incentives. Council members and legislators in Vermont, Colorado, California, Washington, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma have introduced or supported bills for e-bike rebates. Despite the momentum, no current state proposal pairs incentives with new bike infrastructure. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians and cyclists—remain at risk as car dominance continues and federal action lags.

• Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-28

Mar 27 - SUV turned left on Richmond Terrace. Sedan went straight. Both drivers hurt with whiplash and neck pain. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Both men conscious, belted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male SUV driver with a learner's permit turned left from Union Avenue onto Richmond Terrace and struck a westbound sedan. The SUV hit the sedan's left front bumper, while the SUV's left side doors took the impact. Both drivers, aged 24 and 42, suffered whiplash and neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - DOT unveiled three plans for Fordham Road. Two would ban cars on key stretches. Bus riders suffer slow trips. Most shoppers walk or ride transit. Advocates back a full busway. Businesses worry about lost drivers. DOT will refine designs by fall.

On March 21, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced three proposals to improve bus service on Fordham Road, the Bronx’s main transit artery. The plans include painted bus lanes, a partial car-free busway, and a full car-free busway between Morris and Webster avenues. DOT aims to finalize designs by early fall and implement changes by mid-fall 2022. The matter summary states, 'Bus speeds are among the slowest in the city.' Council members are not named, but transit advocates like Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance and Juan Restrepo of Transportation Alternatives support the full busway, citing faster buses and safer streets for the majority who walk or ride. Local businesses fear losing car customers. DOT will study traffic impacts before moving forward.

• DOT Offers Three Proposals to Finally Improve Bus Service on Fordham Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-21

Mar 16 - A 65-year-old woman was struck while crossing Forest Avenue with the signal. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was semiconscious after impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Forest Avenue while crossing with the signal. She sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The driver, traveling straight ahead, failed to yield the right-of-way, which was cited as the contributing factor. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - Two sedans crashed on Richmond Terrace. One backed into the street, the other moved straight. Three men bruised. Driver inattention and distraction listed. Metal and bodies struck. No ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Terrace near Bush Avenue. One sedan was backing up while another traveled straight. Three men were injured: the backing sedan's driver and front passenger, and the other sedan's driver. Injuries included arm, knee, and leg bruises. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver of the backing vehicle was also noted as inexperienced. All injured persons were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - Cracked asphalt splits the Ocean Parkway bike path. Cyclists dodge hazards. Advocates warn of worsening danger. Repairs crawl. City agencies stall. A fatal crash haunts the route. Groups demand urgent fixes, safer slip lanes, and real maintenance. City officials stay silent.

On March 2, 2022, cycling groups Bike New York and Bike South Brooklyn sounded the alarm over the crumbling Ocean Parkway bike path in Brooklyn. In a letter to the Parks Department and Department of Transportation, they wrote: "Asphalt is heaving and cracking at many points from the northern end of the bikeway to Avenue R... These conditions will worsen as long as they are not repaired or addressed." The advocates criticized the slow pace of repairs, noting the southern section will not be fixed until 2023. Jon Orcutt, Bike New York Advocacy Director, said, "Parks' inability to move projects like these or stay ahead of decay poses big problems for an expanded citywide greenway system." The letter urges long-term maintenance plans and calls for safer slip street designs, demanding drivers stop before crossing bike lanes. No city officials responded. The advocates cite a recent cyclist fatality as proof of the deadly risk.

• Cycling Groups Sound Alarm that More of Ocean Parkway Bike Path is Falling Apart, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-02

Feb 28 - A sunken road on 40th Drive killed Lin Wen-Chiang, 77, after months of ignored complaints. City agencies patched the hole only after his death. The repair was rushed and uneven. The hazard remains. The city failed to protect cyclists. No answers given.

On February 28, 2022, city agencies responded to the death of Lin Wen-Chiang, 77, who was killed after his bike struck a caved-in section of 40th Drive in Elmhurst, Queens. The matter, titled 'City Covers Up Failure After Cyclist Death, With Hastily Made Repairs After Months of 311 Complaints,' details how residents filed at least eight 311 complaints to the Department of Transportation and 14 to the Department of Environmental Protection since 2019. Both agencies failed to fix the hazard. Only after Wen-Chiang’s death did city workers patch the road, but the repair was rushed and left uneven, creating a new danger. DOT spokesman Vin Barone called it 'a tragedy' and said an investigation is underway. DEP claimed the subsurface infrastructure was sound. No council members are named. The city’s neglect cost a life and left the street unsafe for cyclists.

• City Covers Up Failure After Cyclist Death, With Hastily Made Repairs After Months of 311 Complaints, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-28

Feb 19 - Two sedans crashed on Richmond Avenue. One driver was making a U-turn. The other drove straight south. The impact hit front and side panels. The 25-year-old driver suffered neck bruises. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Avenue. One driver was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 25-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper and left side doors of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19