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[deleted] t1_j7i8f2u wrote

Reply to comment by BerezanUnassisted514 in MTA unveils new sleek, high-tech subway cars — here’s what lines are getting them by nemoid

Keeping the system clean and comfortable to use is one of the MTA's basic responsibilities.

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BerezanUnassisted514 t1_j7ic6qa wrote

And what is the main issue they face? Homelessness. Do transportation authorities elsewhere deal with anything remotely comparable?

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[deleted] t1_j7kcowj wrote

No doubt it's a major issue, but it doesn't explain the state of neglect so much of the system is in. The message NYC is sending is that we've just given up on trying to improve things.

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BerezanUnassisted514 t1_j7knov4 wrote

It almost entirely explains most of the issues you pointed to. The system has become filthy and unkept because it is a de facto homeless shelter. The safety concerns largely stem from the same issue.

There are maintenance items that could certainly be improved, but at what cost? Are we okay with weekend and overnight service being dramatically cut to allow for cosmetic maintenance? It’s much easier to polish stations when they’re closed every night.

I’m not giving the MTA a full pass, they waste money at an impressive rate, I just think it’s important to put some of these things into context. This is not Copenhagen, the issues faced are very different in many respects.

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