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Eagle Team Update: Reducing Fare Evasion and Vandalism in NYC Transit Systems

In response to a 2013 request from the Transit & Bus Committee, this update highlights the Eagle Team's initiatives from its inception in 2007 to the present, aimed at curbing graffiti, fare evasion, and vandalism. Collaborating with NYPD, the Eagle Team has effectively reduced fare evasion on Select Bus Service (SBS) and Regular Bus Service (RBS) through education and enforcement. Recent data shows a substantial decrease in fare evasion and train yard vandalism, reflecting the team's commitment to maintaining public safety and security in the NYC transit environment.

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Eagle Team Update: Reducing Fare Evasion and Vandalism in NYC Transit Systems

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  1. January 2014 Eagle Team Update

  2. In November 2013, the Transit & Bus Committee requested an update regarding the following: The Eagle Team’s impact on bus fare evasion A general update on Eagle Team activities

  3. The Eagle Team was created and expanded to meet a specific purpose Mission & Purpose • 2007: Created to prevent graffiti / vandalism in Subway train yards • 2008: Expanded to reduce fare evasion on Select Bus Service (SBS) • 2013: Expanded to reduce fare evasion on Regular Bus Service (RBS) • The Eagle Team collaborates with NYPD in meeting the above goals • NYPD continues to have primary responsibility for security in the Subway system and on buses • NYPD also maintains responsibility for trains in service or in lay up areas Collaboration with NYPD

  4. Bus fare evasion has declined significantly with the introduction of SBS and the Eagle Team Eagle Team SBS Routes

  5. Reductions in fare evasion have been achieved with a combination of education and enforcement Eagle Team Fare Evasion Actions, 2008-2013 Eagle Team success has largely been achieved by educating the public rather than issuing summonses Eagle Team Summonses 82,547(16%) 71,253(14%) Eagle Team Warnings 354,110(70%) Eagle Team Assists

  6. Eagle Team fare evasion efforts have expanded recently to also include RBS routes Eagle Team Fare Evasion Actions (Assists, Warnings & Summonses), 2012-13 +41% 180,357 41,770 RBS SBS 2012 2013

  7. In addition to reducing bus fare evasion, the Eagle Team has also succeeded in reducing train vandalism in yards Average Annual Yard Vandalism Occurrences -40% Pre Eagle Team Post Eagle Team

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