Duffy threatens CTA, MBTA funding over safety
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that Chicago’s CTA and Boston’s MBTA could lose federal support unless they quickly improve safety, citing recent violent incidents against riders and workers. In formal letters to CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and MBTA GM Phillip Eng, DOT ordered 14‑day reports detailing actions on crime, fare evasion, and cleanliness, and required summaries of FY2025–2026 safety/security funding, including any DHS funds.
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The problems with transit have nothing to do with crime
"The article argues that U.S. transit woes stem from service, reliability, and land‑use shortcomings—not crime—and criticizes policy responses that prioritize security crackdowns over operational and network improvements."
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Duffy warns Chicago, Boston transit systems could risk federal support amid rising violence
New information:
- DOT sent letters to CTA and MBTA demanding written reports within 14 days on safety measures, fare evasion and cleanliness.
- Duffy said failure to act could put federal support at risk for the systems.
- Reports must include FY2025–2026 safety/security funding sources, including from DHS; incidents cited include a CTA employee thrown onto tracks and an MBTA assault on an elderly rider.