NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City’s former transportation chief Polly Trottenberg has been named Deputy Secretary of Transportation by the incoming Biden administration.
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READ MORE: Third Former Aide Accuses Gov. Andrew Cuomo Of Inappropriate BehaviorTrottenberg stepped down from her job in New York City last month to join Biden’s presidential transition team.
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In the announcement, the Biden administration highlighted Trottenberg’s role in the Vision Zero program, the 14th Street busway and implementing outdoor dining.
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