Public service advocate Polly Trottenberg, newly appointed Dean at NYU's Wagner School, espouses her impassioned case.
Polly Trottenberg Takes on New Role as Dean of NYU Wagner School
Polly Trottenberg, a seasoned public servant with extensive experience in transportation policy and leadership, has assumed a new role as the dean of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University (NYU).
Trottenberg's career spans decades, during which she served as the New York City Department of Transportation commissioner, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Her expertise in congestion pricing is particularly noteworthy, having worked on it during her tenure as the New York City Department of Transportation commissioner and in other roles.
Congestion pricing, implemented in New York City, has shown significant benefits. It has reduced congestion, improved travel times, raised revenue for the MTA, made the streets safer, and reduced the number of noise complaints.
Trottenberg's connection with NYU Wagner goes back, having worked with Wagner alums, participated in some teaching and lecturing at the school, and knowing some of the faculty. One faculty member she has been close with over the years on the transportation front is Professor Mitchell Moss.
As the new dean, Trottenberg is excited about the university's breadth and global reach, the incredible faculty, students, alumni, and the opportunity to be connected on the ground with all the amazing things happening in New York. She is aware of the big challenges in public service and public policy, such as housing policy, criminal justice questions, the fiscal and financial picture, etc.
Trottenberg's past FAA role included acting administrator responsibilities, meaning she had oversight connected to nationwide air traffic control management, including major airports like LaGuardia and JFK. However, as of August 2025, her career has shifted toward academia and public service education rather than direct FAA operational oversight.
There is no explicit public information indicating changes or planned reforms specifically targeting air traffic control systems at LaGuardia and JFK airports linked directly to her tenure or the current administration based on the search results provided. The current administration, under Secretary Duffy, is also prioritizing resources and attention to air traffic control, particularly at LaGuardia and JFK airports. For a complete assessment of the current administration's focus on air traffic control at these airports, further up-to-date specialized sources or official FAA releases would be necessary.
[1] Source: Various online news articles and official government reports accessed in August 2025.
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