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| Lhota to Chair New York MTA; Fernandez, Rae Receive State Appointments |
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced Joseph J. Lhota as his nominee to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); Nuria Fernandez as chief operating officer of the MTA; and Karen Rae as deputy secretary of transportation in the governor’s office.
Lhota’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the New York State Senate, but he is expected to join MTA as interim CEO within the next month.
“I am pleased to accept the recommendation of the extraordinary search committee and nominate Joe Lhota to be the next chairman and CEO of the MTA,” Cuomo said. “Joe Lhota brings one-of-a-kind managerial, government, and private sector experience to the job and a lifelong commitment to public service that will benefit all straphangers. I look forward to working together as we continue to reform the MTA, reduce costs, and improve service for New Yorkers.”
Lhota served as the New York City deputy mayor for operations under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and has been a member of the MTA board. He currently serves as executive vice president, administration, for The Madison Square Garden Company.
Fernandez is currently senior vice president of CH2M Hill. She previously served as commissioner for the Chicago Airport System and earlier held executive positions at DOT, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the Chicago Transit Authority.
Rae has served as deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration since 2009. She has been deputy commissioner of policy and planning at New York State DOT, deputy secretary for local and area transportation for Pennsylvania DOT, and director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. |
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