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Sarah Feinberg is set to be nominated as the first woman to lead New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a senior MTA official told the Wall Street Journal.
It’s been reported that Governor Andrew Cuomo tapped Feinberg to head the nation’s largest transit agency as it recovers from the pandemic. Feinberg acted is interim NYC Transit Authority Chief since March 2020, which saw the MTA gain more financial problems as well and lose ridership due to COVID-19.
The Journal reports that Feinberg will replace MTA Chairman Patrick Foye who is expected to be appointed as interim president and CEO of Empire State Development. The role will be split, with Feinberg as Chair and MTA Chief Development Officer Janno Leiber as CEO.
“I am thrilled to be stepping into a position that allows me to continue to play a significant role in how our subway and bus systems operate, but to also have even more of an impact in shaping the future of the agency, and of transportation in this city and region,” Feinberg told ABC 7. “There should be no higher priority than ensuring we are doing all we can to bring ridership back – and as ridership comes back, so will the city’s economic recovery.”
The changes are planned to take effect July 30, but need to be approved by the State Senate.
