Poor Conditions in the New York City Subway System Group 6
Dec 21, 2015
• Pollution:
– Causes fires on the tracks, which leads to track closures and delays.
– Leads to rodent infestations, which can cause disease to spread.
• Phones:
– Cell phones obviously don’t work
– Pay phones don’t work either-broadcast news survey-up to 60% don’t work
What Has Been Done To Cure These Ailments?
• Subway Closures-Renovations/Refurbishment
– Often cause severe delays in service
– In 2005, according to the MTA budget, repairs will cost approximately $35.5 Million (does not include cost of buildings, etc.).
• 2005 Costs To Repair Tracks Damaged From Fire: Approximately $55.8 Million.
• Garbage Receptacles Placed in Subways for Garbage.
• Signs: “Help Keep Our Subways Clean.”
• Crime in the subway has been down over the past few years.
• Cleanliness standards for the subway are in place.
– Most lines are cleaner now than five years ago.
But it isn’t enough!!
Christian Ethics• Is it just that salaries of top management
continue to rise, while conditions get poorer?
• Is it just that riders are charged increased fares?
• Over the past two years, subway fares have increased twice, while top management’s salaries have continued to increase.
– Cut salaries of top management.
• Better oversight of construction-see where the funds are going, and that the job is done right the first time.
• More severe penalties for those caught littering or writing graffiti.
– Community service-Make them clean the subway-a cost free source of labor.
– Higher fines-raise more funds for the cleanup.