He was head of the Vancouver transit system, which Walder says is one of the most sophisticated in the world.
Prendergast previously served as president of the Long Island Rail Road and was senior vice president of subways for NYC Transit.
The former NYC Transit head resigned Wednesday amid a leadership shakeup at the MTA.
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