Federal Threat Looms Over NYC's MTA: Safety Concerns in the Spotlight
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 9:52 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to withhold up to 25% of federal transit funding from New York's MTA due to safety risks. A directive was issued in August 2024 after the MTA failed to improve safety following incidents involving track maintenance workers. An audit revealed significant safety deficiencies.
