Rail Passengers Endorse Molinaro as Next Head of Transit Admin.

For Immediate Release (25-06)
Contact: Joe Aiello ([email protected])

Rail Passengers Association Endorses Marc Molinaro as Federal Transit Administration Chief

Washington, D.C. -- Rail Passengers Association President & CEO Jim Mathews issued the following statement :

"On behalf of our 127,000 members, donors, and supporters, and the 40 million rail passengers in the U.S., Rail Passengers Association is supporting the nomination of former U.S. Representative Marc Molinaro to be Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

"During his time in Congress, Mr. Molinaro provided important leadership on passenger rail and transit issues that affected the services our members depend on, defending important public transportation services during critical budget votes. Mr. Molinaro’s experience as a county executive in New York State and Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will serve him well as our nation looks to address the many challenges facing U.S. transit systems and reassert our role as a global leader in safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

"The FTA Administrator will likely be charged with implementing the next Surface Transportation Authorization Act, currently in the preliminary phase of stakeholder outreach. Rail Passengers Association looks forward to working with Mr. Molinaro to ensure that rail and transit plays a central role moving Americans moving safely and efficiently and supporting a robust economy.

"Rail Passengers Association is pleased to offer our enthusiastic endorsement of Mr. Molinaro as the next Administrator of the FTA, and urge his swift confirmation."

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About the Rail Passengers Association: the Rail Passengers Association is the oldest and largest national organization serving as a voice for the more than 40 million rail passengers in the U.S. Our mission is to improve and expand conventional intercity and regional passenger train services, support higher speed rail initiatives, increase connectivity among all forms of transportation, and ensure safety for our country's trains and passengers. All of this makes communities safer, more accessible, and more productive, improving the lives of everyone who lives, works, and plays in towns all across America.