On October 23, 2024, it was announced that Demetrius Crichlow, a longtime transportation employee, would be the new MTA president.
Crichlow is now the MTA’s temporary president. According to MTA Chair and CEO Jann Lieber, he was chosen because he “really knows our system.”
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“I’m honored to be taking on that role,” Crichlow told reporters during a news conference announcing his new position. “You need a steady hand to secure guidance and leadership.”
In an announcement on the day of the event, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber stated that the longtime transit worker “bleeds MTA blue.” Lieber said the current interim president was appointed full-time president of the MTA because he “really knows our system.” Gabriella Bass Crichlow’s appointment comes at a time of high turnover for the MTA, as four MTA presidents have resigned in just over four years. Crichlow stated he expects to remain in the position for at least five years.
When asked about his anticipated tenure, the MTA veteran gave media assurances, “I don’t have any plans of going anytime soon. This is my life,” the 27-year MTA veteran assured reporters in response to questions about his expected tenure.
Lieber said that the veteran transportation employee “bleeds MTA blue.”
While the MTA was the Transit Authority, Crichlow’s father worked as an MTA vehicle inspector, and his grandpa was a porter.
James Keivom The president position became available in May when then-MTA President Davey was discovered to be interviewing for the chief executive officer position at the Massachusetts Port Authority. Crichlow told reporters at the press conference that he is ready to and is “honored to be taking on that role.” Crichlow stated that he plans to make many changes to New York City’s subway system, including new cars, new infrastructure, new stations, new signals, and more accessibility.
The Post was informed by insiders at the time that Davey was “frustrated” with his job at the MTA. The MassPort job went to him.
