"Janno Lieber, MTA's CEO, stated that the reversal means 'long-awaited transit justice' will soon come to neighborhoods in upper reaches of Manhattan, highlighting the project's significance for the Harlem area."
"The federal Department of Transportation emphasized that the agreement means taxpayers' 'hard-earned dollars will not fund unconstitutional DEI initiatives,' arguing that such principles have inflated costs on federal projects."
"Lieber described the dispute as 'an unnecessary waste of the public's time and money,' noting that the state agency was already complying with the administration's new rules regarding minority and women-owned businesses."
The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding for the Second Avenue subway project in Manhattan after a lawsuit from New York officials. The U.S. Department of Transportation completed its review and will reimburse state transit officials for construction costs. MTA's CEO, Janno Lieber, emphasized the importance of this funding for neighborhoods in upper Manhattan. The federal agency stated that the agreement ensures taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and fairly, while also criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for increasing project costs.
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