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Mike Lawler: “The subways are not safe and people don't feel safe on the…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Talkline With Zev Brenner with Congressman Mike Lawler on Iran, Israel & Congestion pricing

Published | Video Starts at 15:06

Putting more bike lanes, downsizing the number of driving lanes, putting restaurants onto the road, the number of Uber and Lyft drivers on the streets. That has been what has added to congestion, along with the fact that The subways are not safe and people don't feel safe on the subways. And that's why ridership is dead down. You know, inclusive of obviously, Covid. But people don't feel safe on the subways. And that is a major problem. No it certainly is. You mentioned crime. (15:06–15:13)

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Asserts that subway safety concerns have led to decreased ridership.

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