Recent subway attacks in New York City have heightened fears among commuters, prompting criticisms of the MTA's portrayal of subway safety. MTA members, including Gerard Bringmann, argue that statements from Secretary Duffy about the subway's dangers are misleading. Despite officials claiming improvements, many riders, like Debbie Fuchs, report feeling more unsafe. Personal anecdotes illustrate a growing reluctance to use the subway, with some considering it too risky. Critics also challenge the logic of plans promoting subway use amidst heightened crime concerns.
Personally, I'm just getting tired of hearing all this from Secretary Duffy about how unsafe our system is and yet the testimony here is we're bending over backwards to make our system as safe as possible.
I'm scared s-tless catching the subway. I'm always looking around for the crazies. You're never relaxed on the train. I'm afraid of being shoved on the track.
I used to catch the subway every day. Crime got a lot worse and I stopped catching it entirely.
Duffy quipped that Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing plan, which aims to push more New Yorkers onto a risky subway system, was 'liberal insanity.'
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