After reviewing the history, structure, and challenges of three regional transit agencies in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Toronto, this report examines the governance arrangements, from a policy level, of each in relation to widely accepted principles of good governance. Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Anne Golden concludes that given the unique circumstances of each region, these transit models are not transferable and that specific governance challenges require singular responses.
Governance of Regional Transit Systems: Washington, New York, and Toronto by The Wilson Center
About the Author
Anne Golden
Former President and CEO, The Conference Board of Canada
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
