U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has directed MTA Chairman Janno Lieber to provide a detailed plan by March 31 to address crime and safety in the transit system, warning that non-compliance could result in funding being withheld. The letter outlines the agency's responsibility to ensure a safe environment, reduce fare evasion, and address specific issues like assaults on transit workers. Although statistics show a decrease in subway crime, the federal focus mirrors similar requests made to other transit agencies, emphasizing an ongoing concern for public safety.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's letter to MTA demands a safety plan by March 31, threatening funding if they fail to address crime risks.
Duffy's request reflects a broader federal focus on transit safety, aligning with similar demands made to agencies in other cities like Washington D.C.
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