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In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Janno Lieber, the chairman and CEO of New York's MTA, one of the world's oldest, largest, and most complex public transit systems. “New York is my passion,” Lieber says, and the throughline of his career.   Lieber, a lifelong New Yorker, business leader and transit veteran  —  he was a transportation advisor to Mayor Koch, an Assistant Secretary of Transportation in the Clinton Administration, and led the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site after September 11 attacks — talks about the complexity of overseeing a public transportation system that spans a 12-county, 25-million person region: 6,400 subway cars, 472 stations, 5,700 buses, and two major commuter rails. Lieber notes that the success of the region — it is the economic powerhouse of the local state and much of the national economy — rests on density and mobility. “The ability to get around New York only works if you have great mass transit,” he says; the MTA moves more than six million people per day. For users, trains, buses and subways are 15 percent the cost of owning an automobile. “The magic of transit,” Lieber explains, “is it is one of the very few things that makes living in New York City and the region affordable.”   We discuss congestion pricing, the decades in making the policy to charge automobiles $9 a day to enter the most congested part of the city to reduce traffic, improve emissions, air quality, health and safety, and help finance maintenance and upgrades to the 100 year old transit system. The program launched January 5 and early data is very promising: a 10 to 20 percent reduction in traffic; significantly reduced travel times for drivers from New Jersey, Long Island, Queens and the Bronx, and along some of the city's most crowded thoroughfares (i.e., Canal Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street and 57th); increased transit ridership; and revenue generated for critical improvements: elevators and ramps to make all subway stations accessible and ADA compliant, new train cars and electric buses, new tracks, signals and power systems, mitigation efforts in areas that may see spillover traffic. Lieber notes that the economic benefits are already observable in the zone itself: increased pedestrian traffic, an uptick in retail, restaurant and Broadway sales, and promising indices in commercial leasing —  “a vote of confidence” in the program. For all these reasons the business community has long supported the policy. The MTA is equally pleased to see high rates of customer satisfaction coming from drivers with reduced commute times, which Lieber believes will also be important to counter the recent political opposition from Washington. Lieber reminds us that congestion pricing has been successfully tested in the courts, and there is nothing in the federal law or program design that would allow for its rollback.   We also speak about how central public safety, real and perceived, is to the economic and civic health of the city. “Public transit is where six million New Yorkers every day form their opinion about whether government works, and to some extent whether this community, this experiment in diversity and tolerance and economic dynamism, is working,” Lieber says. While the data show that overall crime in the city is down, crime in the subway is down, and subway crime accounts for less than two percent of overall crime, high profile and frightening crimes, and the city's larger mental health, substance use and homeless crises that are acutely manifest in the subway system, play an outsized play role in the public's sense of security, order and well-being. “Not only to the subways have to be safe, they have to feel safe,” Lieber insists, and we discuss numerous efforts the MTA is taking in coordination with other city agencies to address these issues.   We conclude with the resilience of New Yorkers in the face of adversity — the fiscal crisis of the 1970s, the September 11 attacks, the dotcom burst, and the financial crisis, Hurricane Sandy, the pandemic — and how the city “bounces back even better” to become a better version of itself. "Never bet against New York,” is Lieber's motto.   Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu.  Mentioned in this Episode Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now its Hitting Revenue Goals, (The New York Times, 2025)  

MTA chairman Janno Lieber says despite the Trump administration's demand, congestion pricing will not stop on Friday...Meanwhile, the administration is threatening to pull federal funds from the MTA if it doesn't get subway crime data... full 480 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:56:07 +0000 5NDVWYZRs02kuKBjWwlX0Ha6PkInSR7O news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news MTA chairman Janno Lieber says despite the Trump administration's demand, congestion pricing will not stop on Friday...Meanwhile, the administration is threatening to pull federal funds from the MTA if it doesn't get subway crime data... The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Public streets play a big role in our day-to-day lives.  And if you've visited any large metropolitan city, you've seen just how much traffic can fill up roadways. New York City became the first city in America to implement congestion pricing, a program aimed at generating revenue and making streets less crowded. But the initiative hasn't been immune to opposition, including from the Trump administration, which has ordered the city to end the program. Janno Lieber is the chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He joins WITHpod to discuss the effects of congestion pricing in NYC, legal fights ahead and more. 

Capital for Good is the podcast where we hear from business and civic leaders about their visions, plans, and hard work to build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable society.  Through in-depth and candid conversations, we explore solutions to some of our most urgent challenges. In this season of Capital for Good, host Georgia Levenson Keohane will speak with an extraordinary line-up of guests, including business and government leader Janno Lieber, the CEO of New York's MTA, one of the country's largest and oldest public transportation systems; journalist, digital media CEO, and Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa; investor, climate champion, and former Presidential candidate Tom Steyer; Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino; Kevin Ryan, one of New York and the country's leading internet entrepreneurs and investors; Anna-Lisa Miller, the founding executive director of Ownership Works; New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander; Greg Shell, managing partner and head of inclusive growth strategies at Goldman Sachs; and Michael Posner, the director of NYU's Center for Business and Human Rights and author of the new book, Conscience Incorporated.

Linda in Long Island NY called Mark to ask him if he thinks Biden is still getting money from Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine? Vincent in Brooklyn NY sets the record straight about how MTA's CEO Janno Lieber life is, he takes a cab everywhere he goes and wants to keep congestion pricing, when he doesn't have to pay it.

Indy...let it go. Also, Don Draper is an emotionally bankrupt moron and Janno Lieber should've been cast as the chimp in "Better Man."

$35 billion is how much of the MTA's 5-year capital plan remains unfunded. Investing in the MTA's crumbling infrastructure is one of the most important decisions Albany will make this year; New York's economy, quality of life, and the region's competitiveness depend on it. At a recent CBC event, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber sat down with CBC president Andrew Rein to talk about keeping the trains running on time, the potential risk to congestion pricing, funding the MTA's capital plan, reducing fare evasion, MTA efficiency, relaxing discovery rules, and the public's concern for their safety.

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the first week of congestion pricing and other transit news. 

Almost 100 years after New York City officials first considered putting tolls on the East River bridges, drivers are finally being charged to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. With a new policy chapter being written, it will likely take time to determine how successful the program is and whether it will need modifications. This week, NY1's Errol Louis was joined by two people who figured heavily in congestion pricing's implementation: MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber and Sam Schwartz, popularly known as “Gridlock Sam,” whose work combatting traffic in Manhattan dates back more than 50 years. The two men highlighted different goals. Lieber discussed how the program is expected to pay for much-needed infrastructure improvements within the city's subway system, while Schwartz is hoping for less traffic and shorter emergency response times. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber joined the show to discuss the launch of congestion pricing, the future of mass transit in New York City, subway safety, bus service, and more. (Ep 478)

George Soros received a medal yesterday from President Biden. Kathy Hochul is very happy that Congestion Pricing has started. Janno Lieber is the most hated man in NYC.

Biden gave a medal to convicted felon George Soros. Mark interviewed NY Post Journalist Michael Goodwin: Mark and Michael talked about President Biden giving medals out like tic-tacks yesterday. Will the Democrats give President Trump a chance this time or will they be sore losers?

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses New York City's embrace of congestion pricing amid ongoing legal challenges and pushback from many commuters and residents. Lieber discusses the plan, its rollout and what's ahead for commuters with hosts Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week the MTA released its proposed $68.4 billion capital plan, which laid out what it needs for crucial infrastructure maintenance and some upgrades, but with congestion pricing indefinitely paused, it's unclear where the money will come from. John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the plan and how the MTA may pay for it.  

Joe talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel about the MTA and Janno Lieber attempting to scare New Yorkers with the announcement some projects the MTA had planned will be shelved because of the suspension of congestion pricing.

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The World Cup of Cricket is being held on Long Island. Mark interviews CNBC contributor Jake Novak: Mark and Jake talked about President Trump being convicted of a crime that doesn't exist. Judge Merchant is one of the biggest Trump haters on the bench. They also hit on the anti-Semitic rhetoric being used by colleges and universities.

This is the 4pm All Local update for Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.

Suzanne Colucci has the afternoon's top headlines from the WCBS 880 newsroom...

Brian and WNYC host Sean Carlson provide live coverage of the earthquake, including a press conference with Mayor Adams and other officials, calls from listeners all over (including near the epicenter), seismologists Antonios Marcellos (from Hofstra University) and Benjamin Fernando (from Johns Hopkins), and officials including MTA chair Janno Lieber and NYC Commissioner of Emergency Management Zach Iscol. 

Jeff and Celeste talk with MTA Chair/CEO Janno Lieber about congestion pricing, subway crime and more, plus your calls. Original FM air date: March 28, 2024.

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John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the work to recover from Thursday's collision and derailment and the disruption to some subway lines, plus other transit news.

$1.5 trillion is the total asset value of the MTA—all of the trains, buses, yards, and stations...all the stuff that moves New Yorkers every day, 24 hours a day. At a recent CBC event, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer discussed congestion pricing, fare evasion, congestion pricing, state of good repair, the future of Penn Station, and more.

In 3 days, the MTA seized 44 cars that owe a total of a million dollars in unpaid tolls. MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joined Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to talk about the crackdown and the latest on congestion pricing.

'Congestion pricing' expected to begin in spring The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday (Dec. 6) voted to begin public review of a first-in-the-nation program that will charge passenger and commercial vehicles to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. If the agency's "congestion pricing" plan survives a lawsuit filed by New Jersey, car drivers entering the Central Business District would be charged a daily toll of $15. Trucks and private buses would pay $24 or $36, depending on size or type. The tolls would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with a rate outside those hours set at $3.75. Transit and commuter buses would be exempt, and motorcyclists would be charged $7.50. FDR Drive, the West Side Highway and roadway portions of the Hugh Carey Tunnel would be excluded from the toll, and there would be other credits, discounts and exemptions. Recommendations issued by the MTA's Traffic Mobility Review Board said the program will shift some of the 900,000 drivers who enter the area each weekday to public transportation and generate $15 billion in capital funding for the MTA, whose Metro-North commuter rail stops at Beacon, Cold Spring, Garrison and Manitou. Neal Zuckerman, a Garrison resident who represents Putnam County on the MTA board and chairs its Finance Committee, said the tolls are necessary to help fund the agency's infrastructure needs. "Ultimately, no one wants to pay more," said Zuckerman on Wednesday. "But someone has to pay." Janno Lieber, the MTA's chair and CEO, said congestion pricing will spur "less traffic, cleaner air, safer streets and better transit." The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) will lead the monthslong process to finalize the rates. That process will involve in-person and virtual public hearings in early 2024 and a 60-day period for residents to comment on the plan. The MTA board will then vote on authorizing the TBTA to adopt the rates, with tolling to begin by late spring. As of Nov. 30, contractors had installed 60 percent of the infrastructure needed for collecting tolls, according to the MTA. Lieber said during a budget discussion in December 2022 that the MTA faced an "existential crisis," with forecasts concluding that ridership would remain below pre-pandemic levels and that the agency's deficit would reach $3 billion by 2026. In August, the MTA resumed fare and toll increases for Metro-North, and its buses, subways, bridges and tunnels after suspending hikes during the pandemic. The increases are expected to generate $117 million this year and additional hikes are planned for 2025 and 2027, the agency said on Nov. 29, when it released a draft budget for next year. The MTA also said that the $19.3 billion spending plan for 2024 will save $427 million from "operating efficiencies" and is projected to be just the second balanced spending plan in five years. The savings were required as part of a funding boost from the state that includes an increase in the Payroll Mobility Tax, which is assessed on businesses in New York City, as well as Dutchess, Putnam and the five other counties served by the MTA. The state raised the tax on New York City's largest employers to generate an additional $1.1 billion annually for the MTA. "I am proud of the work that has been done," said Zuckerman during a Finance Committee review of the budget on Nov. 29. "It's an extraordinary document."

It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It's good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it's complicated. Also: We talk to the man who gets half the nation's mass-transit riders where they want to go (most of the time).  SOURCES:Marcus Finbom, traffic planner in Stockholm, Sweden.Robbie Makinen, former president and C.E.O. of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.Janno Lieber, chair and C.E.O. of the M.T.A. in New York City.Brian Taylor, professor of urban planning and public policy and director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at U.C.L.A.Shashi Verma, director of strategy and C.T.O. at Transport for London.Michelle Wu, mayor of Boston. RESOURCES:"Free Bus Service Starts Sunday on 5 Routes in New York City," by Ana Ley (The New York Times, 2023).“Vehicle Access and Falling Transit Ridership: Evidence From Southern California,” by Michael Manville, Brian D. Taylor, Evelyn Blumenberg, and Andrew Schouten (Transportation, 2023).“Route-28 Fare-Free Pilot Evaluation: Summary Findings,” by the City of Boston Transportation (2022).“Forget Fare Hikes — Make the T Free,” by Michelle Wu (The Boston Globe, 2019).Traffic Power Structure, by Planka.nu (2016)."The Impacts of Neighborhoods on Intergenerational Mobility: Childhood Exposure Effects and County-Level Estimates," by Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren (NBER Working Paper, 2015)."Fare, Free, or Something in Between?" by Jennifer S. Perone and Joel M. Volinski (World Transit Research, 2003).Planka.Nu. EXTRAS:"Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?" by Freakonomics Radio (2023)."Should Public Transit Be Free?" by Freakonomics Radio (2022).“Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished?” by Freakonomics Radio (2021).“The Perfect Crime,” by Freakonomics Radio (2014).“Parking Is Hell,” by Freakonomics Radio (2013).

The All Local 4 p.m. update for November 13th, 2023.

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) talks about the MTA's resiliency to climate change, and the latest on congestion pricing, accessibility and ridership levels.

Janno Lieber is a New Yorker through and through. He worked in the mayor's office during Ed Koch's administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the private sector (where he oversaw major projects including Port Authority Bus Terminal and the new World Trade Center), and now at the MTA, where he serves as the Chair and CEO to largest public transportation network in North America. Hear about his experiences as a staffer and so much more on this episode of STAFFER.Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

Apple shares have been under pressure this week, as reports of China's restriction of Apple products continue. CNBC's Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon discusses the report and the CCP's approach to American big tech. Commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Jacob Helberg warns that this ‘tech war' could give way to a military war between China and the US. As students get back to school and workers head back to the office, the MTA is prepared for an uptick in NYC ridership, despite the subway's recent fare hike. MTA CEO Janno Lieber argues that congestion pricing is a good thing for commuters, and explains the declining crime rates in the MTA systems. Plus, Elon Musk interfered in the Russian war with Ukraine, BMW is making small (and hot) changes, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is speaking out about his negative press.  Eunice Yoon 15:37Jacob Helberg 17:57Janno Leber 28:13 In this episode:Janno Lieber, @MTAEunice Yoon, @onlyyoontvAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The panel discusses the outlook for mass transportation across the US amid waning federal pandemic emergency aid and lagging ridership as metropolitan area commuters continue to work from home. This episode includes a remembrance of our great friend and colleague, Richard Ravitch, the former New York State lieutenant governor, Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman, Volcker Alliance director, and tireless advocate for fiscally sustainable state and local budgeting, who passed away on June 25. Our panel of experts includes Janno Lieber, chair and chief executive officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority; former US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx; Kurt Forsgren, managing director and sector lead for transportation in US Public Finance at S&P Global; Frank Jimenez, senior fiscal policy analyst, California Legislative Analyst's Office; and Leslie Richards, general manager and chief executive officer, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Notable Quotes: “I made the case that it was insane for New York [to not receive funding to avert a fiscal cliff], when 85% of our commuters use mass transit. It was an intense equity issue.” - Janno Lieber “What is clear in the post-COVID era is that the critical role that transit plays is not going to change. We have to rethink how we make decisions. We know that cities, regions and transit are intrinsically related – we know that our futures are tied together; that the stronger a transit system is, the stronger the region it operates in is as well.” - Leslie Richards “Ultimately in the final budget package, the legislature provided $5.1 billion to support transit agencies across the state over a four-year period. This funding is on top of the state's baseline funding which supports transit agencies and is funded by fuel taxes and vehicle fees.” - Frank Jimenez “Whether that is in the form of sales taxes, or as New York has done with congestion pricing, I think we're going to have to look at new ways to generate income from local and state sources to support our transit systems.” - Anthony Foxx “Even for transit agencies where we have sales tax or other forms of tax that make up the bulk of revenues, we felt like the ridership loss is likely to impact their operating funds and have ripple effects across their enterprise.” - Kurt Forsgren Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by the Volcker Alliance, as part of its Public Finance initiatives, and Penn IUR. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joined Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to discuss the benefits of the MTA's congestion pricing plan, which has received much opposition.

Stuart Kaiser, Citi Head of US Equity Trading Strategy, says we're "bouncing into a ceiling and a floor" between 3,800 and 4,200 on the S&P 500. Lindsey Piegza, Stifel Chief Economist, says 2Q GDP could actually surprise to the upside. Oscar Munoz, Former United Airlines CEO, discusses the state of the airline industry. Janno Lieber, MTA Chair & CEO, discusses safety and affordability of New York City public transit. Greg Valliere, AGF Investments Chief US Policy Strategist, discusses Biden, McCarthy's upcoming debt-limit meeting. Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the state budget deadline approaching, it appears that there is little chance of the budget being delivered on time. Two of the most pressing issues are bail reform and affordable housing, particularly the plan allowing the state to prioritize housing projects even if they do not meet local approval. NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benítez, and Courtney Gross weighed in on what's necessary to finalize the budget, and who is most likely to get their needs met.   After that, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber was in Albany stressing the importance of a permanent source of funding for mass transit, saying it's important for his agency not to face the same funding shortages next year. The team weighed in on Lieber's concerns and the status of the MTA since the pandemic.    We want to hear from you, especially what you think of the state budget negotiations.   Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com   Further reading: New York's state budget is expected to be late MTA CEO seeks more funding in state budget

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. MTA Chair Janno Lieber (First) | Black Family Histories (Starts at 40:05) | Creating American English (Starts at 1:07:10) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the state of the MTA's finances and other transit news.

Jeff and Celeste talk transit with MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber and Danny Pearstein of Riders Alliance, plus your calls. Original air date: February 9, 2023.

MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber offers his reaction to Governor Hochul's budget plan.

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The NYC MTA is low on ridership and on revenue, but Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says he has a plan to boost both and restore trust in the safety of public transit. The Big Ten has sealed its 7 year, $7 billion TV deal, marking the biggest annual deal for any college sports league. Sports business executive George Pyne unpacks the giant payout and what it means for the league's student players. Plus, the Bed Bath & Beyond carnage keeps coming for the company and its traders, and Starbucks has begun its restructuring.  In this episode:Janno Lieber, @MTAGeorge Pyne, @GFPyneMelissa Lee: @MelissaLeeCNBCAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer: @Kramer_Katie

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the new details of the plan to toll vehicles in Manhattan south of 60th street.

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In this special episode of Recalibrate Reality, Scott Rechler moderates an RPA Assembly panel with Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development, Vishaan Chakrabarti, Founder and Creative Director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, and Yael Taqqu, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company, on what the future holds for our central business districts.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Preparing for the End of Roe v Wade (First) | Banning Leaf Blowers (Starts at 32:40) | MTA Chief Janno Lieber (Starts at 1:01:50) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the "blue-ribbon" panel looking at transit fare-beating and subway crime and lagging transit ridership.

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Greg Rodriguez, Mobility Policy Principal, Stantec joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss autonomous vehicle policy, federal infrastructure funding, and how both policy and funding impact the deployment of autonomous vehicles and trucks. The conversation begins with Greg sharing his thoughts on the current state of autonomous vehicle policy at the federal level.It changes yearly, if not daily. One word to describe it all right now, lacking. – Greg RodriguezWith the start, stop nature of how autonomous vehicle legislation has progressed on Capital Hill, Greg and Grayson discuss the challenges the AV industry faces from a federal policy perspective and why trust is the key to developing a national autonomous vehicle framework.With the uncertainty of federal autonomous vehicle legislation in the United States, other countries are using this as an opportunity to leapfrog the U.S. to take the lead on AV policy. During China's 2022 National People Congress, Chen Hong, Chairman of SAIC Motor (China's largest automaker) put forward a proposal to clarify the legal status of autonomous driving systems with the aim of speeding up the commercialization of smart vehicles.Will this motion motivate Congress to move on a national autonomous vehicle framework? At this time, it looks very unlikely due to the geopolitical issues the world is facing and the looming mid-term elections. More likely we will continue to see States introduce AV legislation over the course of the next three to four years.States such as Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, and Texas have all enacted AV legislation. The legislation is having a positive impact on the States from an economic perspective as companies have opened offices and set up operations. Texas in particular has emerged as the home of autonomous trucking as companies flock to the State due to the freight capacity and the friendly AV regulatory environment.Staying on the theme of autonomous trucking, Grayson and Greg discuss the role that dedicated autonomous truck toll roads that connect ports to intermodal hubs could play in the future of freight logistics.It's thinking about the impacts that currently exist in the way we do things and how can we minimize those impacts. It's thinking about how we can create more efficiencies to move goods. – Greg RodriguezTo achieve these efficiencies, we have to think big and do big. This is exactly what Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is doing. Mr. Lieber is showing leadership by being honest about the current state of public transportation in New York City and preparing for a future where millions of riders just don't return.When you think big, new opportunities arise to do big. Grayson and Greg discuss new ways that MTA can offer transportation services by implementing point-to-point on-demand mobility services.The more mobility options that we can provide people access to, the more likelihood people will realize, oh wow I do not need to own my car anymore. – Greg RodriguezMobility options offer choice. Choice gives consumers the ability to choose which mobility service works best for them and their families. At the end of the day, consumers will end up determining the future of mobility as it will be driven by consumer spending.Wrapping up the conversation, Greg shares his vision for the future of mobility.Recorded on Monday, March 7, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber sat down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss the state of public transportation in New York City, and plans to improve the subway and bus services especially in low income communities, crime, fares and keeping the services cost effective, the possibility of barricades in the subway stations, and more.  Ebro in the Morning sits down with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to discuss the accomplishment of the city to remove all the lead service water lines ahead of scheduled time, bringing recreational marijuana dispensaries, COVID numbers, how they can decrease violence and more.  His new audiobook 'The Book of Baraka' is available now on Audible! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 is the year the MTA will likely have spent all of its one-time COVID-19 federal aid, and when the MTA will have to address the estimated $2.5 billion annual structural operating deficit which that aid is now covering. At an event with CBC Trustees, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and President Andrew Rein sat down for a fireside chat to discuss this and a range of other issues including ridership and the ridership experience, the newly proposed Interborough Express and other infrastructure and state of good repair needs, and how labor and management collaboration is critical to closing the operating budget gaps.

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John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) talks about the current state of the MTA, subway ridership and crime, the IBX proposal, and more.

Janno Lieber, MTA Acting Chairman and CEO, says the MTA and New York City need to work in partnership to improve infrastructure and mitigate flash flood risk. Steven Ricchiuto, Mizuho Chief U.S. Economist, says the work from home environment is limiting the ability to find specific workers. Steve Chiavarone, Federated Hermes Portfolio Manager, says Covid's resurgence has put a damper on some animal spirits. David Rosenberg, Rosenberg Research Founder, Chief Economist & Strategist, says prices increases won't be able to stick as long as wages lag behind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Janno Lieber, MTA Acting Chairman and CEO, says the MTA and New York City need to work in partnership to improve infrastructure and mitigate flash flood risk. Steven Ricchiuto, Mizuho Chief U.S. Economist, says the work from home environment is limiting the ability to find specific workers. Steve Chiavarone, Federated Hermes Portfolio Manager, says Covid's resurgence has put a damper on some animal spirits. David Rosenberg, Rosenberg Research Founder, Chief Economist & Strategist, says prices increases won't be able to stick as long as wages lag behind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com