About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,926
▸ Crush Injuries 667
▸ Amputation 50
▸ Severe Bleeding 768
▸ Severe Lacerations 698
▸ Concussion 1,154
▸ Whiplash 6,257
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,542
▸ Abrasion 6,413
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,731
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Wrong way. Left turn. No second chances.
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 8, 2025
Just before 10 PM on Oct 31, a driver in a 2017 Infiniti SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man on the Grand Central Parkway. Police recorded he was on foot, not at an intersection, when the driver going straight struck him (NYC Open Data).
They were one of 1,170 people killed on city streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, deaths stand at 246, down from 257 at this point last year (NYC Open Data). The pace eases. The funerals do not.
“This week a commercial van driver went the wrong way on Morton Street and killed a woman in her 20s in the crosswalk,” Streetsblog reported.
This Week
- Oct 29, 18 Ave at 49 St: an unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV hit and killed an 84-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 27, 108 St at 38 Ave: a 26-year-old man on a Citi e‑bike was ejected and killed after striking the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 24, Park Ave at E 63 St: police recorded driver inattention as a Toyota sedan driver turned left and hit a man who was crossing with the signal; the crash severity was fatal in city data (NYC Open Data).
The pattern doesn’t let up
Across 2022 through today, city data count those 1,170 dead, 206,495 injured, and 362,482 crashes (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months alone, another 281 people were killed (NYC Open Data).
This is not one corner. It is Queens on the Grand Central Parkway, Brooklyn at 18th Avenue and 49th Street, Manhattan at Park and 63rd, and the West Village on Morton Street. Different nights. Same result.
We know what slows the killing
Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, and the city is adding more red‑light cameras. City leaders say these tools cut speeding and reduce crashes; the program is active now (Take Action).
Lower speeds save lives. NYC now has the power to set more 20 MPH streets under Sammy’s Law. The city has begun to lower limits, but the default remains higher. A citywide 20 MPH default is on the table (Take Action).
A small group of repeat speeders does outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force the worst offenders—drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year—to use intelligent speed limiters. That would keep their cars within 5 MPH of the limit (Take Action).
The next move is obvious
Set safer default speeds. Rein in the repeat offenders. The list of names will shrink only when the speed does. Start here: tell city and state officials to act.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Sedan Driver's Lane Misuse Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
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Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
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NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
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Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
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Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
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Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
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Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
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Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Sedan Driver's Lane Misuse Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
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Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
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NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
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Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
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Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
31
Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
31
Sedan Driver's Lane Misuse Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
31
130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
31
Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
31
Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
31
Sedan Driver's Lane Misuse Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
31
130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
31
Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
31
Sedan Driver's Lane Misuse Injures Scooter Rider▸Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
31
130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
31
Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - West 38th at 11th. A sedan driver hit a man on a motorized scooter. He flew off. Semiconscious. Bleeding from the head. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by drivers.
A sedan driver hit a motorized scooter near West 38th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan at 1:16 a.m. The sedan was going straight. The scooter was going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front. The 55-year-old scooter driver was ejected, semiconscious, with a head wound and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was recorded for both drivers. The sedan was a 2024 Volvo registered in New Jersey, and its driver was licensed. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured.
31
130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
31
Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
31
Adams Backs Misguided Bedford Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
-
Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 31 - City crews scrape away Bedford’s shield. Cyclists lose protection. Night work erases safety. Riders now face double-parked cars and open risk. The city shrugs. Danger grows.
On July 31, 2025, the Adams administration began removing part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'The Adams administration has begun the process of removing part of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a move criticized for making cyclists less safe.' No council bill number or committee is listed. Mayor Adams reversed course, despite city officials admitting the lane improved safety for all users. Transportation Alternatives’ Ben Furnas condemned the move, calling it 'gross indifference' to cyclists. Safety analysts warn: removing protection on a major corridor deters cycling, raises risk, and undermines equity citywide.
- Thursday’s Headlines: Bedford Demise Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-31
30
Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
30
Adams Orders Misguided Crackdown on Cyclists▸Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
-
NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 30 - NYPD slashes tickets for drivers. Cyclists face a surge in criminal summonses. Advocates warn: focus is backwards. Streets grow more dangerous for those on foot and bike.
""Mayor Adams has given his marching orders to the NYPD: crack down on people on bikes, while letting reckless drivers terrorize our neighborhoods and kill New Yorkers,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 30, 2025, Kevin Duggan of Streetsblog NYC reported a major NYPD enforcement shift. Commissioner Jessica Tisch cut driver tickets by 13 percent in Q2 2025, while criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders soared. The policy, launched April 28, targets six violations for cyclists, including red lights and sidewalk riding. Advocates like Shawn Garcia and Eric McClure condemned the move, saying, 'Enforcement should be focused on the biggest, most-dangerous vehicles.' The safety impact is negative: shifting resources away from driver enforcement undermines safety for pedestrians and cyclists, leaving them exposed to greater risk.
- NYPD Issues Fewer Traffic Tickets to Drivers As Criminal Tickets to Cyclists Surge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-30
30
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive▸Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
-
Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 30 - Metal struck metal on FDR Drive. One person hurt. Northbound lanes froze. Riders moved to another bus. The city’s flow stopped for a moment. The risk ran through the morning.
CBS New York reported on July 30, 2025, that an MTA bus and a car collided on FDR Drive, injuring one person. The crash halted northbound traffic and forced bus riders to transfer. The article notes, "traffic was halted on the northbound lanes, and riders were transferred to another bus." No details on driver actions were given. The incident highlights the dangers of mixed traffic on major city arteries and the vulnerability of passengers in public transit collisions.
- Bus And Car Crash On FDR Drive, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-30
29
Pedestrian Hit, Head Injury on W 168th▸Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on West 168th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The police report lists no vehicle type, driver errors, or contributing factors.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old man pedestrian was struck on West 168th Street in Manhattan and suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. He remained conscious. The report does not identify the vehicle type. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. Police records show the pedestrian’s injury as a head wound with severe bleeding and list him as injured and conscious. The crash file contains no narrative of driver actions and no recorded contributing factors in the data provided.
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
29
Driver Hits Child Playing on Longwood Ave▸Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.
A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
Adams Advances Harmful App Rules Increasing Worker Surveillance▸Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
-
Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - Mayor pushes new app delivery rules. Follows weeks of action against workers. Critics say rules target the vulnerable. Delivery riders face more risk. City moves, workers pay.
"[Workers] are going to distrust the government on how they re going to use this information... especially under New York City Mayor Adams who has betrayed immigrant workers." -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, the mayor advanced new rules for app-based delivery companies. No council bill number or committee is listed. The proposal requires unique worker IDs, safety courses, and bans mopeds for commercial use. Critics, including Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project, warn the rules expose immigrant workers to surveillance and police scrutiny. Worker advocates demand company regulation, not crackdowns. The city claims the rules boost safety, but the safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists is unclear. No direct effect on vulnerable road users is specified.
- Critics Outraged as Mayor Advances App Delivery Rules Following Weeks of Crackdowns on Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Greenways Opposing Harmful Federal Bill▸Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-29
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
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Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
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Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - Trump’s bill guts QueensWay Park funding. Safe paths vanish. Cars keep their ground. Cyclists and walkers lose. Streets stay hostile. Progress stalls.
""The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways throughout the five boroughs,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $111.9 million in federal grants for the QueensWay linear park, halting its construction. The bill also stripped funds from projects aimed at repairing the legacy of racially biased highways. Streetsblog NYC’s Dave Colon reported on the move, quoting a mayoral spokesperson: 'The Adams administration remains committed to building more greenways.' The bill’s passage blocks new safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to safety analysts, the event does not describe a specific policy or legislative action affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bill Kills Lovely QueensWay Park (Plus Many Efforts to Erase ‘Racist’ Highways), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-29
29
Adams Backs Safety-Boosting 14th Street Complete Street Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
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Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
"To his credit, though, Adams is supporting the 14th Street project, calling this plan 'transformative' and 'generational' and adding the following in a statement: 'As part of our Best Budget Ever, we were proud to work with the local BIDs and councilmembers to advance a study of 14th Street, which will usher in the future of this iconic corridor.'" -- Eric Adams
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
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Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
- City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
28
Adams Backs Harmful Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
-
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-28
Jul 28 - A court gave Adams the green light. Three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will be ripped out. Cyclists lose ground. Cars reclaim space. The city moves backward. Danger grows.
On July 28, 2025, a state appellate court ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The case, covered by Streetsblog NYC, centers on the matter: 'Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the protected bike lane his administration installed on Bedford Avenue.' Adams pushed for the removal after community complaints. No council members are named, but the mayor’s action drives the change. Safety analysts warn: removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists, discourages active transportation, and increases exposure to traffic danger for both cyclists and pedestrians. The city’s move puts vulnerable road users at greater risk.
- Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-28