Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber today announced he has appointed Catherine Sheridan to serve as President of MTA Bridges and Tunnels. She has served as Interim President since March 4, 2023.
During her five months as Interim President, Sheridan continued to build on the success of recovering toll revenue through pursuit of persistent toll violators, yielding an increase in revenue recovery of almost 85%. Through July, Bridge and Tunnel Officers interdicted 2,021 vehicles, 8% more than were interdicted in all of 2022. Collisions are also down about 6% even with an increase in traffic of 3.5% compared to the same time last year. Additionally, one of Sheridan’s more recent focuses has been advancing the implementation of congestion pricing.
"Cathy Sheridan is a proven leader with transportation experience to excel in this role,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “Her background and track record in executing large projects during her time at MTA Construction and Development, the New York State Thruway and NYS DOT has prepared her well for the challenge of running the MTA’s world-famous bridges and tunnels.”
“I am honored to be at the helm of the largest bridge and tunnel authority in the nation with an experienced and knowledgeable team,” said MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan. “I want to thank Janno for the confidence he is showing in me to serve in this role. We have started off strong, building on initiatives to collect toll revenue that go towards the sustainability and future of B&T facilities, including accessibility improvements, as well as mass transit. I look forward to our continued efforts as we make advancements in operations, strategies and use of new technologies.”
An engineer and transportation leader with extensive experience at the MTA, the New York State Canal Corporation, and the New York State Thruway Authority, Catherine T. Sheridan, P.E. joined the MTA in 2019 and served as Chief of Staff at MTA Construction & Development since October 2021. During her time at MTA C&D, Sheridan led day-to-day agency operations for the MTA’s historic $55 billion 2020-2024 capital program. Prior to the MTA, Sheridan served as the Chief Engineer at the New York State Canal Corporation and Chief Engineer at the New York State Thruway Authority, where in addition to being responsible for its multi-billion-dollar capital program, she was an executive advisor for the $3.9 billion Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge project. Sheridan also served in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer from 1989 to 1997, reaching the rank of Captain.
Sheridan succeeds Daniel F. DeCrescenzo Jr., who retired in March 2023 after four years as MTA Bridges and Tunnels President and 33 years at the MTA.