BMX pro Nigel Sylvester teams up with MTA in the fight against subway surfing in NYC

New Campaign to Fight Subway Surfing

(New York, NY) —  Subway surfing is the act of riding the subway while standing on top of the train car as it hurtles down the track. The MTA and the New York City Public School System are teaming up in a new campaign to combat subway surfing. The “Ride Inside, Stay Alive” Campaign features real city high schoolers making pre-recorded announcements. There are eight total recordings from different high schoolers that will begin being heard on Sub…

BMX pro Nigel Sylvester teams up with MTA in the fight against subway surfing in NYC

Jun. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon There is a new face behind the MTA’s fight against subway surfing, and he knows a thing or two about riding safely. MTA and city officials joined BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester on Wednesday during a press conference in Long Island City, Queens, to announce a new initiative to stop the deadly trend of individuals riding outside moving subway cars.  The initiative builds on the MTA’s existing “Ride Inside Stay Al…

MTA expands ‘Ride Inside, Stay Alive’ campaign with Queens BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester – QNS

Jun. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon There is a new face behind the MTA’s fight against subway surfing, and he knows a thing or two about riding safely. MTA and city officials joined BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester on Wednesday during a press conference in Long Island City, to announce a new initiative to stop the deadly trend of individuals riding outside moving subway cars.  The initiative builds on the MTA’s existing “Ride Inside Stay Alive” cam…