27-03-2025
Molinaro on Capitol Hill for FTA nomination hearing
(WIVT/WBGH) – Josh Riley's predecessor was back on Capitol Hill today for a nomination hearing to be the head of the Federal Transit Administration.
Republican Marc Molinaro is President Trump's pick to lead the agency that oversees regulations on public transportation, including buses, subways and ferries.
Molinaro discussed his previous efforts at all levels of government to support transportation issues. He was accompanied to the hearing by the head of the Transportation Workers Union which has endorsed him.
Molinaro says transit systems must embrace technology and modernize systems.
'To fully realize this vision, we must drive innovation, streamline permitting, boost performance and fully harness technology to transform how we plan, build and operate transit. A modern, safe, reliable and accessible transit system in urban centers and rural communities underground, over roads and across waterways will advance America and Americans,' said Molinaro.
Molinaro, who has been a longtime advocate for disability rights, says he will also work to make public transit more accessible.
No word on when he will be confirmed by the full Senate.
If confirmed, he plans to continue living in Upstate New York and will commute to DC.
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