U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's recent subway ride emphasizes improvements at the MTA, which has transformed its budget, project execution, and data transparency. Operating costs have dropped, with the MTA now costing $3 per rider, making it the most efficient system in the U.S. Governor Hochul's leadership has led to $3 billion in savings, and the agency continues to find ways to cut costs while maintaining service levels. This contrasts sharply with the questionable cost achievements of DOGE under Elon Musk.
While DOGE has wielded a hacksaw, the new MTA has used a scalpel - identifying $3 billion in capital construction savings without throwing riders under the proverbial bus.
At $3 per rider, the subway has become the most efficient system in the county: half the cost of the Chicago Transit Authority, less than a third the cost of PATH.
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