Catherine T. Sheridan, P.E. is the President of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), also known as MTA Bridges and Tunnels. Sheridan has over 34 years of experience in the transportation industry, overseeing operations and multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects. As President of TBTA, she manages nine bridges and tunnels linking the boroughs of New York City and Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone.
Sheridan began her career at the New York State Department of Transportation as a seasonal construction inspector and rose to Chief Engineer of the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Canal Corporation. There, she also held an executive advisory role for the $4 billion Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge design-build project. She joined MTA Construction & Development in 2019 and in 2021 became Chief of Staff, where she successfully advanced the MTA’s 2020-2024 $55 billion capital program and the opening of Grand Central Madison.
Sheridan is a Professional Engineer in New York State. She earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Music from Boston University. She also served in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer, reaching the rank of Captain. Sheridan is a member of several professional transportation and engineering professional groups, and she has been recognized for her professional excellence by many prestigious organizations.