The New York City Council will hold a hearing this Monday on the subway surfing, or surfing in the subway, which is still a problem throughout the city.
Members say they want to better understand why this practice is happening and how agencies are dealing with the problem.
A 13-year-old girl was the latest fatality after surfing the subway at the end of last month.
So far this year, six people have died in accidents related to this use on the subway, one more than last year.
The Police Department says they have arrested 181 people so far this year compared to 118 last year.
People say the city needs to do more to prevent young people from dying.
For the hearing, several committees and other government agencies will meet with the MTA to better understand how to move forward.
However, the MTA says it has already been able to get Tik Tok to remove thousands of viral videos from its platform to help curb the trend.
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2024-11-18 11:51:00
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What specific measures are being proposed at the upcoming hearing on subway surfing to ensure the safety of riders, and how will these measures address the underlying issues that contribute to this behavior?
1. Could you tell us more about the upcoming hearing on subway surfing and the main concerns that New York City Council members have regarding this issue? How do you think this hearing will help address subway surfing, which is still a persistent problem in the city?
2. As a subway rider, what are some of the challenges you face when dealing with subway surfing, and how does it affect your safety and overall experience while commuting? What are some possible solutions that you think could be implemented to curb this problem?
3. As an expert in urban planning or public transportation, what do you think are the root causes of subway surfing among young people in New York City? Have previous efforts to tackle this issue been successful, and what steps should be taken to ensure that such efforts are more effective in the future?
4. As a representative from the MTA, how is your agency working together with other city departments and law enforcement to address subway surfing? Can you share some of the specific measures that have been implemented or are being considered to deter this dangerous activity?
5. The tragic death of a 13-year-old girl has once again brought attention to the dangers of subway surfing. What impact do such incidents have on the city’s efforts to address subway surfing, and how can we ensure that safety measures are effective in preventing such tragedies from occurring again?
6. Social media platforms like TikTok have been identified as playing a role in glamorizing subway surfing. How is the city collaborating with these platforms to remove content promoting this activity? Do you think this approach is enough, or should other measures be considered?
7. The number of arrests related to subway surfing has increased significantly this year compared to last year. What role do you think increased law enforcement presence plays in addressing subway surfing? Are there any consequences for those who engage in this behavior that could act as a deterrent?
