New DOT Secretary sworn in, more police on the subway in NYC, COTA stops fares cold

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We have a new DOT Secretary.

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New York added 300 cops to overnight subway rides.

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And Central Ohio is going fare free during extreme temperatures.

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Welcome to your Transit Unplugged News Minute.

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Sean Duffy has been sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the U. S.

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Department of Transportation.

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He said, "We are in a global race to out innovate and out

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compete the rest of the world.

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We will craft clear regulations which balance safety, innovation,

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and cutting edge technology.

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" To increase safety and public confidence in New York, they have added a surge

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of 300 police officers to the subway system during overnight trips.

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The surge puts two NYPD officers on every overnight train to make riders feel safer.

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And the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees approved

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a measure that will waive all transit fares during extreme weather

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that produces unsafe temperatures.

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COTA leadership said they do not want anyone to risk their health

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because they might not have the bus fare to reach shelter.

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This Transit Unplugged News Minute is being brought to you by Modaxo.

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I'm Julie Gates.