Phillip Eng appointed as new MBTA general manager by Gov. Healey

Phillip Eng, an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, has been appointed as the new general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng has a track record of improving struggling public transit systems and will focus on improving safety and reliability across the MBTA system. He will face immense challenges with the troubled public transit system, including safety issues that triggered a federal investigation. Eng's salary will be $470,000 before bonuses.