Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Oakwood-Richmondtown?
Injured, Ignored, and Waiting: Oakwood Deserves Safe Streets Now
Oakwood-Richmondtown: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
No Deaths, But the Toll Mounts
In Oakwood-Richmondtown, the numbers do not scream. They whisper, steady and cold. Since 2022, no one has died in a crash here. But 222 people have been injured. One was left with serious, lasting harm.
Children are not spared. In the last year, five kids under 18 were hurt in crashes. The oldest victims are in their seventies. The youngest are barely old enough to cross the street alone. Pedestrians crossing with the light have been struck by left-turning cars—the data shows it again and again. A 67-year-old woman, hit in the shoulder by a sedan turning left at Hylan and Tysens, was left with whiplash and pain.
The Usual Suspects: Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
The machines that do the damage are not a mystery. Sedans and SUVs cause most of the pain. In the past three years, 32 crashes involved these vehicles, leaving dozens injured. Trucks and buses are rare but unforgiving. Not a single injury to a pedestrian or cyclist came from a bike or moped. The danger is heavy, fast, and made of steel.
Leadership: Votes, Silence, and Missed Chances
Local leaders have had their say. State Senator Andrew Lanza voted against safer school speed zones for children—not once, but again and again. Assembly Member Mike Tannousis missed a key vote on the same bill. Council Member David Carr has not led on speed or street redesign.
The result is more waiting. More risk. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so here. The law is on the books. The will is not.
The Call: Demand Action, Not Excuses
Every injury is preventable. Every delay is a choice. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand daylighted intersections. Demand cameras that work, not just for show. “Speeding ruins lives, and reducing vehicle speeds by even a few miles per hour could be the difference between life or death in a traffic crash,” said DOT Commissioner Rodriguez.
Do not wait for the first death. Act now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Unlicensed Drunk Driver Kills Moped Rider, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-22
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
- E-Scooter Kills Pedestrian On Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-05-19
- City Will Rein in Speeding Staten Islanders with Hylan Boulevard ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-16
- State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01
- State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01
Other Representatives
District 64
11 Maplewood Place, Staten Island, NY 10306
Room 543, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 50
130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-980-1017
250 Broadway, Suite 1553, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6965
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Oakwood-Richmondtown Oakwood-Richmondtown sits in Staten Island, Precinct 122, District 50, AD 64, SD 24, Staten Island CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Oakwood-Richmondtown
A 8936Tannousis votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Tannousis votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Tannousis votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 1078Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
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
A 8936Tannousis votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Tannousis votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 1078Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
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
S 1078Tannousis votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 1078Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
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
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 1078Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
S 1078Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
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 2022-05-16
SUV Turns Left, Hits Sedan Head-On▸A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Richmond Road in Staten Island. It collided with a northbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Richmond Road when it struck a 2005 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.
S 5130Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
- File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Sedan Strikes Pickup Truck on Amboy Road▸A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
A sedan making a left turn hit a pickup truck going straight on Amboy Road, Staten Island. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, a 2010 sedan driven by a 21-year-old woman was making a left turn on Amboy Road when it collided with a northbound 1998 pickup truck. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles with occupants. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.
KIA Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian’s Back▸A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
A KIA sedan turned left on Tysens Lane. The driver did not yield. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The car’s inattention and failure to yield left her injured.
A KIA sedan, driven by a 26-year-old woman, turned left at Tysens Lane and Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and struck a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A KIA turned left. A woman crossed with the signal. The bumper crushed her back. She lay conscious on the pavement. The driver did not yield. The light was with her. The car was not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her back and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions directly endangered the pedestrian in the crosswalk.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on Staten Island▸A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a GMC SUV made a left turn and collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.
According to the police report, a 2019 GMC SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Guyon Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.