If she is named to the dual role, Ms. Hakim will be the first woman to serve in the position. Ms. Hakim was one of two people who interviewed for the job last month. In a somewhat awkward moment, Ms. Hakim held a call with reporters to defend the idea of splitting the roles, even though she was presumably the front-runner for the more powerful dual position. PhotoThe chief executive would oversee daily operations while the chairman focused on broader decisions like fare increases, Ms. Hakim said. “If he wants to control the M.T.A., then he has to take responsibility for it,” Mr. Ravitch said.

Source: New York Times June 11, 2017 19:07 UTC