Abreu flags declining NYPD Vision Zero summonses
Abreu flags that NYPD issued nearly 700,000 Vision Zero-related moving summonses annually before the pandemic, but only about 300,000 in FY2021 and just over 413,000 in FY2026. He says this is roughly 40% below pre-pandemic levels and raises serious questions about enforcement strategy.
And essentially part of that discussion is enforcement.
In fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the NYPD issued nearly 700,000 Vision Zero-related moving summonses annually.
By fiscal year 2021, that number had fallen to approximately 300,000.
While enforcement has since increased, with the NYPD issuing just over 413,000 summonses in fiscal year 2026, this is still approximately 40% below pre-pandemic levels.
These numbers raise serious questions about the city's enforcement strategy.
Why has enforcement remained substantially below previous levels?
And what will it take to restore a consistent and effective enforcement presence?
We need to ensure that dangerous behavior is addressed across.
all modes of transportation, including cars, motorcycles, e-bikes, mopeds, and other micromobility devices.