Marc Molinaro, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Transit Administration, has a history of fluctuating views on public transit. Initially, as a gubernatorial candidate, he advocated for significant financial investment in New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and supported congestion pricing. However, as a MAGA-aligned congressman, his rhetoric changed, labeling congestion pricing as a negative idea while focusing on MTA's inefficiencies and corruption. Following his reelection loss, he continued criticizing the MTA and pushing back against federal toll approvals, showcasing a complex relationship with public transit influenced by political pressures.
Molinaro's history with public transit reveals a stark contrast between his past support for congestion pricing and his current opposition under pressure from Trump's agenda.
As a candidate, Molinaro endorsed substantial investment in the MTA but has since shifted to criticize it, calling for reforms targeted at its inefficiencies and corruption.
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