Statement attributable to Tom Wright, President and CEO at Regional Plan Association (RPA).

​“Governor Kathy Hochul has made an excellent decision in nominating Kathryn Garcia, the Director of State Operations and Infrastructure, as the next Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,” said Tom Wright, President and CEO of Regional Plan Association.

“Kathryn Garcia has a proven track record advancing infrastructure priorities for New York and the entire metropolitan region, including the MTA’s capital plan, Gateway, and the Interborough Express. She is already deeply familiar with the Port Authority’s priorities, including building a world-class bus terminal and continuing the transformation of JFK and Newark airports. And she knows how to work with federal, state and local partners to advance these region-shaping investments. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with her and the entire team at the PANYNJ.”