Bio
Cheryl Hodge is the person in charge whenever there’s a development that has the potential to disrupt traffic in any of the city’s five boroughs. When it comes to New York traffic, opportunities for disruption are everywhere: 53,000 taxis and other for-hire vehicles, 7,000 city buses, one million cars and trucks, thousands of bicyclists, millions of pedestrians, fire trucks, ambulances and police cars all have to co-exist on the city’s 5,800 miles of streets and sidewalks.Armed with unparalleled managerial skills, the ability to multi-task, and an encyclopedic knowledge of the streets of New York, Hodge keeps the city moving.With over 25 years in traffic enforcement and now in charge of six commands and 365 agents, Hodge rises to meet whatever challenge the city throws at her, whether it’s a presidential visit, the opening of the United Nations, a car accident, a fire, a water main break, or the NewYork City marathon.When a blizzard shut down the city 2010, Hodge worked tirelessly to ensure that routes were cleared into and out of affected areas. Her service in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, working six months of 14-hour days to clear paths around the wreckage, earned her a commendation from the city. One of her traffic agents comments, “She is an amazing leader. She helps us understand how important the work we do is, even if no one else recognizes it.” Her undeniable competence, no-nonsense attitude, and composure in times of crisis have earned her the respect of subordinates and superiors alike. Says one police captain, “Most communication is over our radio frequency. Her voice is recognized and everyone responds when she makes a call.”
