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Public transit systems in Chicago and Boston could lose federal support if officials fail to address rising crime and safety concerns, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“President Trump cares about our great cities and the hardworking Americans who inhabit them,” Duffy wrote in a news release Friday. “While local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first, we’re not waiting for the next Iryna.
“Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers – or risk federal support. This is about standing up for American families who deserve a safe and clean transportation system.”…