Gov. Kathy Hochul announced significant progress in subway safety initiatives as NYC marks the first anniversary of her five-point safety plan. Key accomplishments include a noticeable uptick in subway ridership and substantial decreases in transit crimes. Initiatives began in March 2024, deploying National Guard soldiers and MTA police in response to violent incidents. Despite initial resistance from commuters, effective measures such as surveillance cameras, police checks, and increased mental health outreach contributed to enhanced safety. The plan emphasizes coordinated efforts among law enforcement and mental health experts to improve safety for all passengers.
Subway ridership is up and transit crime numbers are plummeting as NYC approaches a full year's worth of large-scale subway safety initiatives, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
By adding uniformed officers to every train, fortifying our transit infrastructure, and expanding mental health outreach, we've made real progress in driving down transit crime, Hochul said.
Although, at first, New Yorkers were divided about having National Guardsmen present during their everyday commutes, the governor's team said other more inconspicuous safety measures are still responsible for lowering crime on the rails.
The ongoing five-point plan utilizes state resources to protect New Yorkers on the subways, described as not only a boots-on-the-ground effort but also an administrative one.
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