U.S. Threatens Funding Cuts to MTA Over Worker Safety
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 9:10 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department warns of withholding up to 25% of federal transit funding from New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority due to worker safety concerns. The department called for improved safety protocols following a fatality and an injury among MTA workers, requiring a risk assessment within 30 days.
