The New York Daily News reports that 910 security cameras, intended for New York City subway system at a cost of $21.3 million, are not hooked up yet, years behind schedule. Critics say that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has mismanaged the project:
Transit experts, including some MTA executives, say the $23,000 camera illustrates precisely how the authority has aimed too high, making projects overly complicated while lacking the technical expertise and management to shepherd them to completion.
An MTA spokesman said that the issues have been resolved and the cameras will be installed in June. In a follow-up story, the Daily News interviews frustrated commuters and officials, including Governor David Paterson. “For every camera that’s not working, it’s a grim invitation to crime in the subway.” Link to full story in New York Daily News.
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