Back in March 2003, I proposed legislation that would require every cell phone service provider to build the infrastructure necessary for 911 cell service on every subway platform in the nation. Now, with the tragic attacks in London, and the disturbing events from today, I'm glad to see that Mayor Bloomberg has finally decided to support this idea.

But I want to go further.

Read my six-point transit safety plan. It's a comprehensive plan that aims to make our subways, buses — our entire transit system — more efficient, cost-effective, and safer.

The centerpiece of my plan: return control over the MTA to the City.

92% of MTA riders and 80% of MTA revenue is generated in New York City, but New York only gets 72% of its funds. Clearly, the state is not giving New York the funds it needs, and the city needs a Mayor who will take on this fight.

The federal government has to do its part too. As one of only two New York City members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I secured tens of millions of dollars for City transportation projects, and as Mayor I'll continue to fight for federal funds.

One of the things we can use the federal funding for: building redundancy into our transit system. We should start with fast, clean, high speed ferries. I've secured $15 million in federal funding to get them, but the Mayor won't put up the fraction of city funds we need to get it done.

I also agree with Transportation Alternative's call to make New York more bicycle friendly. The main point: New Yorkers should always have options to ensure that they can get where they need to go.

Getting the funding is one thing. Knowing how it gets spent is another. Taxpayers deserve to know. The MTA should be more transparent and accountable.

To go along with higher tech security, cell phone service, and surveillance, we need more boots on the ground. I've sponsored legislation in Congress that would provide federal funding for "T-C.O.P.S." — anti-terrorism police to patrol trains and platforms.

Efficient, low-cost and safe mass transportation is essential to New York's future. As Mayor, I will fight to improve the subways and transportation alternatives that New Yorkers need.

— Anthony Weiner