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MTA Appoints Jessie Lazarus to Oversee $12 Billion Transit Upgrade

2/3/2026

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has appointed Jessie Lazarus as the Rolling Stock Program head to lead a $12 billion effort replacing aging subway cars and modernizing the bus fleet.
The program will acquire 1,500 subway cars, 2,220 buses, and 500 commuter rail cars to boost capacity and reliability.
Jessie Lazarus will focus on performance metrics after leading the MetroCard to One Metro New York (OMNY) transition.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has appointed Jessie Lazarus as the Rolling Stock Program head to lead a $12 billion effort replacing aging subway cars and modernizing the bus fleet.
The program will acquire 1,500 subway cars, 2,220 buses, and 500 commuter rail cars to boost capacity and reliability.
Jessie Lazarus will focus on performance metrics after leading the MetroCard to One Metro New York (OMNY) transition.