New York's FY2026 budget tackles subway crime, particularly linked to fare evasion. Governor Kathy Hochul advocates for improved safety measures, including a $68.4 billion MTA capital plan. Key features include increased police presence, protective barriers at stations, and efforts to reduce fare evasion, aiming to ensure public safety and enhance ridership confidence. Despite recent high-profile crimes, subway crime rates have dropped by 11% due to prior initiatives. Hochul emphasizes a commitment to a reliable mass transit system, reflecting in the budget's allocations for safety upgrades and enforcement.
For NYC to thrive, our mass transit system must be safe, strong and reliable, and we are delivering a State Budget that supports these goals.
The breakdown of the safety funding includes a $77 million increase in NYPD police presence on platforms and an additional $45 million for National Guard deployment into transit and commuter hubs.
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