Pres. Chiarello attends U.S. Secretary of Transportation Duffy and Mayor Adams Meeting to Discuss Crime in the Transit System

New York, NY – TWU Local 100 attended a meeting at the Broadway & Lafayette St. Station, where U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Mayor Eric Adams discussed crime and the overall condition of the transit system. The visit was part of ongoing federal efforts to assess public safety measures and the effectiveness of recent initiatives to combat crime in the subway.

Local 100 President John V. Chiarello spoke to reporters, emphasizing the need for continued investment in safety and infrastructure. He made it clear that worker safety remains a top priority.

“We’re taking our members’ safety seriously and thank the Mayor for the added police presence, especially the idea of precision policing,” Chiarello stated. “We’re glad they are allocating needed resources to protecting the riding public and our members.” He added: “We know exactly where the crime happens—they have the statistics. If it works, keep doing it. Simple stuff.”

TWU Local 100 has long advocated for a more targeted approach to law enforcement underground, arguing that crime hotspots are well-documented and should be the focus of enforcement efforts.

Noticeably absent from the event was MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, raising questions about his leadership and coordination in addressing the issues that hurt the transit system.

As the city continues to deal with concerns over crime and service reliability, our members remain at the forefront of the conversation, pushing for real solutions that ensure both their safety and that of the millions of riders who depend on the subway every day.