Janno Lieber

Janno Lieber is the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the agency responsible for public transportation in the New York metropolitan area. The MTA operates the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), North America's largest commuter rail system. Lieber is currently newsworthy due to the recent strike by unionized workers on the LIRR. This strike, which began on Saturday, May 16, 2026, halted operations for the busiest commuter rail system in North America. The work stoppage occurred after months of contract negotiations between the unions and the MTA failed to yield an agreement. As CEO, Lieber is at the forefront of managing the crisis, addressing the labor dispute, and working towards a resolution to restore service for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters. His leadership is critical in navigating this significant disruption to regional transportation.