A politician who forced this agency to create a since-auctioned “harbor of lights” was attacked in a debate for calling underpaid cleaners hired by this agency “illegal immigrants.” That politician also ordered this agency to send payments to the Olympic Regional Development Authority to support ski resorts. Quarrels with that man, who oversaw this agency’s “summer of hell,” led (*) Andy Byford to resign. This non-federal agency was the first to use the slogan “If you see something, say something.” Starting in January 2025, this agency is estimated to generate $15 billion in capital from a congestion pricing zone that has increased demand for its services. For 10 points, name this agency which oversees New York City’s public transportation system. ■END■
ANSWER: MTA [or Metropolitan Transportation Authority; accept MTA New York City Transit Authority or MTA NYCTA or MTA NYC Transit; prompt on Transit Authority or TA; reject “Department of Transportation”]
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