The U.S. Department of Transportation has mandated the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to provide a detailed account of their safety and security measures for restoring public trust in the transit system by March 31. This request follows rising concerns over crime and violence in New York City's transit network. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for effective strategies to combat crime, protect transit workers, prevent suicides, and deter fare evasion, warning of potential funding holds if compliance is not met. Duffy's statements reflected a strong stance against current public safety issues.
The trend of violent crime, homelessness, and other threats to public safety on one of our nation's most prominent metro systems is unacceptable. After years of soft-on-crime policies, our Department is stepping in to restore order.
Commuters are sick and tired of feeling like they have to jeopardize their safety to get to work, go to school, or to travel around the city.
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