ketzal7 t1_jdl3vir wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:35 AM

Reply to comment by CaptainCompost in Andy Byford, ex- NYC Transit boss, to work for Amtrak by p4177y

Cuomo was the main culprit but I feel like the board isn’t really much better and is filled with political appointees who don’t have much interest in transit improvements.

CaptainCompost t1_jdmgf6o wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Fair enough. But who appoints people to the board?

ketzal7 t1_jdmy6s8 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Well right now it’s a mix of appointees from the governor, mayor, borough presidents, and county execs from the surrounding counties, and some union reps.

The governor has the power to appoint a chairman so they have the most influence, but in general it seems like most of these board members aren’t super familiar with the subway system or represent other interests.