The MTA says social media is partly to blame for subway surfing incidents

The Williamsburg Bridge at sunset. Community organizer Felice Kirby fought New York City's plan to demolish the bridge in the 1980's.

Two teenagers have died in the last three months while subway surfing on J trains, crossing the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City. The MTA says the stunt has become increasingly popular in recent years – and that social media companies are partly to blame. WNYC's transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about the trend.