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first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 17:59 EST
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# MTA chair Janno Lieber is hopeful for subway riders

MTA Chair Janno Lieber said he is hopeful for subway riders, citing Democrats' control of Congress and voters' rejection of Republicans' agenda.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/new-york/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Janno Lieber](/new-york/wiki/janno-lieber.md), [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](/new-york/wiki/metropolitan-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/better-days-ahead-for-nyc-commuters-with-democrats-in-control-of-congress-mta-chair-says), 2026-11-05 17:59 EST: Better days ahead for NYC commuters with Democrats in control of Congress, MTA chair says

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