The Brian Lehrer Show Brian Lehrer Weekend: Janno Lieber; Goodbye Regulations; Street Photography
Apr 26, 2025
Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the MTA, discusses plans for congestion pricing and the future of Penn Station, tackling community accessibility issues in transit. Coral Davenport, a Trump deregulation reporter, dives into the complexities of regulatory repeal and its impact on worker safety and environmental policies. Sam Barzillay, co-founder of Photoville, explores the evolution of street photography, emphasizing emotional connections between photographers and their subjects, and the genre's historical significance.
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MTA's Role in Penn Station
- The MTA is a tenant in Penn Station; Amtrak and the federal government own it.
- The MTA improved the 33rd Street concourse but the rest of Penn Station remains in poor condition needing upgrades.
Penn Station Needs Basic Fixes
- Penn Station's ventilation and passenger circulation are inadequate for today's massive ridership.
- Modernization could be done in the short term focused on basic needs rather than complete rebuilds.
Reader's Transit Frustration
- Listener Daniel vented frustration over congestion pricing and transit project delays compared to Europe.
- Lieber explained complexities of projects and noted improvements in service reliability and infrastructure.