Gloria Shepherd, the executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is caught in a political storm following the Trump administration's reversal of an earlier approval for congestion pricing in New York City. This decision has led the MTA to sue the FHWA, putting Shepherd in the spotlight. Despite this turmoil, former colleagues note the resilience of federal bureaucrats like Shepherd, who navigate these shifts with commitment to public service, largely absorbing the unpredictable nature of political leadership changes and their consequences on agency work.
Gloria Shepherd, a seasoned executive at the Federal Highway Administration, faces backlash as the Trump administration reverses her agency's approval of congestion pricing, sparking legal action.
The dedicated career staff at the FHWA, including Shepherd, are accustomed to political transitions and the challenges that accompany changes in administration, particularly under Trump.
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