The Trump admin is threatening to pull back funding from the MTA, if it doesn’t crack down on crime. But crime *is* down on the subway, and it’s unclear what the letter intends to accomplish. The timing is noteworthy: Trump wants congestion pricing to end this Friday https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/nyregion/trump-mta-funding.html
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The MTA acknowledges losing $800 million to fare evasion. If that is under control there will be less crime. Criminals usually don't pay!
Because federalism.
Literally, here is the manual FTA provides to the MTA instructing them how to give them the data he's asking for. Note the date.
https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd/2024-ntd-safety-and-security-reporting-policy-manual
Somehow he has been insulated from the harsh reality of his ignorance for decades. That needs to change.
Instead of harassing NYC do something about saving lives and people's nerves Sean!
The pretext of withholding transit funding because of crime is ridiculous. How about providing funding for more affordable housing?