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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA board to consider adding CEO finalist, contract awards

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on meeting minutes, a consent agenda with contract awards and a grant application, and a resolution to add a candidate to the CEO finalist pool. The agenda is largely procedural, with informational reports from committees and staff, plus public comment periods.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D)) [Board of Commissioners Meeting - August 25, 2026] 26-151 [Special Board Meeting - August 29, 2026] 26-152 4. Informational Reports A. Board Chair Report B. Operations & Administration Committee Report C. Finance Committee Report D. Executive Committee Report E. RTA General Counsel’s Report Page 1 of 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final September 22, 2026 F. …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

RTA Finance Committee to vote on contracts, grants, and policy exception

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including contract awards for branding and drydocking services, an amendment to an engineering services agreement, a grant application for ADA-compliant bus stop improvements, and a service agreement with a procurement policy exception. The committee will also receive reports from the CEO, CFO, and other staff. Public comment will be taken on agenda items before votes.

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each voting item. state your name for the record, and direct your comments to the chair. may not be transferred or combined. We ask that you please limit your comments to the agenda item under consideration and avoid interruptions or other disruptive conduct. You will be asked to conclude your comments when time has expired or when these rules are not filed. Can we please have the roll call? Yes, Madam Chair. Commissions, please listen for your name. Commissioner Major. absent Commissioner man. Commissioner Rainey. Commissioner Gendry. Commissioner DuPleas is here at the old. We do have a formal chair. Thank you. Okay, today the finance committee will review the agency. Can we do the consideration of the meeting minutes on June? I'm sorry. Can we have a motion to accept the minutes from June's board meeting? So moved. Second. Before we vote, is there anyone in the audience that would like to comment on the minutes before action is taken? Seeing none, we can go ahead and have that vote now. All in favor. Thank you for keeping us on task. As stated, the finance committee will review the agency's July financial performance, the curing activity, DPE and S BE participation, and we'll receive an update on major capital projects. We will also consider four action items related to communications, ferry maintenance, low emission buses, and accessibility grant application. The committee's focus, the committee's focus today will be on sound financial oversight and ensuring that each rec …
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Finance Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 11:00 AM Thursday, September 10, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Committee vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D)) 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Financial Officer's Report 7. DBE Report 8. Chief Planning and Capital Project Officer's Report 9. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior to Committee vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D)) A. Procurements: Page 1 of 2 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - Final Septembe …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

RTA Operations & Administration Committee to meet Sept. 10

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's Operations & Administration Committee will hold an in-person public meeting on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda consists of routine reports from the CEO, Chief Transit Officer, and other officials, plus consideration of meeting minutes and public comment periods. No specific action items, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

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It's approximately 9:03 this morning and I would like to call to meeting to order. Before we begin, I will briefly review the public comment procedures. Anyone wishing to speak must submit a speaker slip. Public comments will be heard before action and is taken on each voting item. When your name is called, please approach the microphone, state your name for the record, and direct your comments to the chair. Each speaker will have three minutes and speaking time may be not transfer or combined. We ask that you please limit your comments to agenda items under consideration and avoid interruptions or other disruptive conducts. You will be asked to conclude your comments when time has expired and when these rules are not followed. Next, we will have the roll call. Good morning, Commissioners. Please listen for your name. Commissioner Guidry? Here. Commissioner Bordelon? Here. Commissioner Ramey? Here. Commissioner Caspi? Is absent and I also want to acknowledge Commissioner DuP lessis. I want to acknowledge the consideration of the meetings. Public comments will be taken prior to the vote in accordance with the LARS 42-14D. Committee chairman report. Good morning. Commissioner D' Okay. Commissioner D' Let's take a motion or entertain a motion to adopt the minutes. Commissioner D' Okay. Commissioner D' But before we do that Commissioner Guidry, is there anyone that is interested in making a comment or speaking on behalf of the minutes? Commissioner D' Seeing none. Commissioner D' …
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Operations & Administration Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 9:00 AM Thursday, September 10, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9:00 am . The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D)) 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Transit Officer's Report 7. Chief Asset Manager Officer's Report 8. Chief Safety/Security Officer's Report 9. New Business 10. General Public Comments (Informational Items) Page 1 of 2 Operations & Administration Committee Meeting Agenda - Final September 10, 2026 11. Adjournme …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

September 2 Riders Advisory Committee meeting canceled

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to boardroom renovations and upgrades to the Granicus system.

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Riders Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 MEETING CANCELED The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026 has been canceled due to boardroom renovations and upgrades to the Granicus system. The next RAC meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Page 1 of 1
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM

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Sat Aug 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA board to interview CEO candidates, may advance finalists

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Chief Executive Officer position in executive session. After reconvening, the board will discuss the candidates and may take action to select which ones advance in the search process. Public comment will be taken before the board votes.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 9:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, La. R.S. 42:11 et seq., on Saturday, August 29, 2026 starting at 9:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present. The open portions of the meeting will be live streamed on the RTA website. The live stream will be suspended while the Board is in executive session and will resume when the Board reconvenes in open session. Members of the public may submit comments concerning agenda items through any of the following methods: 1) In person: Complete a speaker card at the meeting; 2) Email: Send comments to [email protected] before the meeting; 3) U.S. mail: Mail comments to the RTA Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Mailed comments must be received before the meeting. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be submitted at least 72 hours before the meeting by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14(D)) 4. E …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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4. Executive Session - Chief Executive Officer Candidate Interviews — approved
5 yea · 1 absent
Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major absent
5. Reconvene in Open Session — approved
5 yea · 1 absent
Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major absent
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA board to vote on customer conduct code and multiple contracts

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on several action items, including adopting a Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy, awarding contracts for planning, safety, and legislative services, purchasing a backhoe, and amending an agreement for the Opportunity Pass Program. The board will also hear informational reports from committees and staff, and administer the oath of office to a new commissioner.

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Thank you. Commissioner Bordelon, Yolanda, would you speak to the new committee assignments. We are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, we are adding, I really became aware of the importance of the reliability of access to public transportation, getting our students to school, getting our workers to jobs . So I really look forward to serving on this board, working with this team, continuing to serve the people of New Orleans as a lifelong New Orleanian, and I look forward to serving the public. Thank you. Thank you very much. Okay. So although the board did not hold regular committee meetings in July, that was because of our scheduled summer break, and in August we did not have a quorum for the committee meetings, we did remain very active. The commissioners did engage in a lot of activity on behalf of the agency. We participated in staff briefings to gain deeper understanding of departmental responsibilities and priorities. We attended safety meetings focused on improving transit stops. We participated in stakeholder meetings for the St. Charles Streetcar Modernization Project. We attended the APTA board training in Detroit, training. We attended the APTA board training, and we attended the APTA board training, as permitted by law. The board remains committed to conducting a thoughtful and thorough process, to identify the leader best equipped, to move the …
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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) [Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 23, 2026 26-141 4. Administration of the Oath of Office to Commissioner Alison Denmark Bordelon 5. Announcement of Committee Assignments 6. Informational Reports A. Board Chair Report B. Operations & Administration Committee Report C. Finance Committee Report D. Executive Committee Report Page 1 of 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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26-110 — adopted
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Mitchell Guidry nay · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major absent
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

RTA Operations Committee meeting canceled due to no quorum

This meeting of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's Operations & Administration Committee was canceled because a quorum was not reached. No business was conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

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Operations & Administration Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Canceled RTA Board Room 9:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 MEETING CANCELED NOTICE OF CANCELED COMMITTEE MEETING DUE TO NO QUORUM The RTA's Operations Committee meeting that was scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026 is canceled due to no quorum. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026. For further information please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone at 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

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Finance Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Canceled RTA Board Room 11:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 MEETING CANCELED NOTICE OF CANCELED COMMITTEE MEETING DUE TO NO QUORUM The RTA's Finance Committee meeting that was scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026 is canceled due to no quorum. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026. For further information please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone at 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

RTA Riders Advisory Committee to review bus stop and detour updates

The Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit issues and provide a forum for rider feedback. The agency will provide updates on specific maintenance and detour inquiries.

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Riders Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, August 5, 2026 This will be an in-person meeting where masks are optional inside the boardroom. A live stream of the meeting is available on the agency's website. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To help assure availability, modifications or accommodations linked to a disability must be requested 72 hours before the meeting or hearing. Please direct requests for public meeting accommodations to the Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, NOLA 70119, or call 504-827-8341 or by email ([email protected]). 1. Welcome Remarks from Commissioner Mitchell Guidry 2. Opening Comments from the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ronald Baptiste 3. Purpose of the Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) provides a forum for riders and community members to engage directly with the Regional Transit Authority on issues affecting public transportation. Through discussion, feedback, and information sharing, the Committee helps identify rider priorities, improve communication between the RTA and the public, and support the agency's efforts to deliver safe, reliable, and accessible transit services. 4. July Meeting Recap Page 1 of 2 Riders Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda - Final August 5, 2026 At the July RAC meeting, staff shared an overview of the New Or …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

RTA Riders Advisory Committee to discuss New Orleans East Service Improvement Plan

The committee will review a plan to improve transit services in New Orleans East, including current mobility needs and community priorities. The meeting also includes a follow-up on hurricane preparedness discussions from June 10, 2026.

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Riders Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, July 1, 2026 This will be an in-person meeting where masks are optional inside the boardroom. A live stream of the meeting is available on the agency's website. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To help assure availability, modifications or accommodations linked to a disability must be requested 72 hours before the meeting or hearing. Please direct requests for public meeting accommodations to the Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, NOLA 70119, or call 504-827-8341 or by email ([email protected]). 1. RTA Commissioner & CEO Welcome 2. Purpose of the Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) provides a forum for riders and community members to engage directly with the Regional Transit Authority on issues affecting public transportation. Through discussion, feedback, and information sharing, the Committee helps identify rider priorities, improve communication between the RTA and the public, and support the agency's efforts to deliver safe, reliable, and accessible transit services. 3. June Meeting Follow-Up Recap of key themes and follow-up actions from the June 10, 2026 Hurricane Preparedness discussion, including: • Rider communications during emergencies • Service restoration priorities • Emergency preparedness resources • Questions and …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA Board to consider insurance renewals and transit infrastructure repairs

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and vote on several contracts. Key actions include insurance renewals and emergency repairs for streetcar substations.

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Hi. I ran off with the finger. Oh, you're good, Mr. Welcome over here. Trust where you ma'am. going to the next room. I got a more great. I got a more. May I have a motion? So moved. Before the vote is cast, do you want to open up the floor for a public comment? Any public comment on the meeting? Minutes from last meeting? No public comment? Before we cast the vote, I'm sorry, Madam Chair. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Mayen is present. thank you good morning good morning okay uh so can uh we have a motion can i have a second all in favor aye okay uh chairs report um okay before we move on to the next item um i want to note that this is the board's final meeting before our july recess and the first summer recess under our current meeting schedule while the board will not meet again until august the agency's work will continue uninterrupted and commissioners will continue to receive updates on important matters as appropriate our next committee meetings are scheduled for thursday august 13th and our next regular board meeting will be held on tuesday august 25th if there are any issues you would like staff to revisit or report back or on when we reconvene in august i encourage you to raise them during today's meeting with that we will move to our next report good morning everyone good morning the operations and administrative committee met on june 11th and receive an update agency operations and service delivery key discussions focus on service right reliability rob i'm so …
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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised RTA Board Room10:00 AMTuesday, June 23, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) [Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 26, 2026] 26-094 4. Informational Reports A. Board Chair Report B. Operations & Administration Committee Report C. Finance Committee Report D. Executive Committee Report E. RTA General Counsel’s Report F. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report Page 1 of 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised June 23, 2026 G. Chief Transit …
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26-095 — adopted
8 yea · 3 nay · 1 abstain
Mitchell Guidry abstain · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major nay · Mitchell Guidry nay · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

RTA Operations & Administration Committee meets June 11 with public comments and routine reports

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Operations & Administration Committee will hold an in-person public meeting on June 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the RTA Board Room. The meeting will include routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, committee and executive reports, and public comment periods. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

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Thank you. Okay. Good morning, Mr. Chair. We are ready to begin whenever you are. Good morning, everybody. I would like to call this meeting of the Operations Committee of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Order. The time is now 9.05. This meeting will be conducted in person at the RTA board room and is being live-streamed on the agency's website and Facebook. The agency materials are available online for public access along with prior meetings recording. There will be public comments, period, providing in accordance with the open meetings law. Individuals that would like to speak must complete a speaker slip. Each speaker will have up to three minutes and the time will not be transferred to another speaker. Speakers must state their name. We will now proceed with the agenda and begin with roll call. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Commissioners, please listen for your name. Commissioner Guidry? Here. Commissioner Mann? Here. Commissioner Ramey? Present. Commissioner Caspi? Here. And we'd also like to acknowledge Commissioner De Plusis is in the audience with us today. Mr. Chair, we do have a quorum. Okay. Thank you. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today's Operation Administration Committee meeting. I would like to begin by welcoming Mr. Ron Batiste in his role as interim chief executive officer. We appreciate his willingness to step in into the leadership position and look forward to work with him as the agency continues to focus on delivering safe, reliable, and effic …
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Operations & Administration Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room9:00 AMThursday, June 11, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) [Ops Meeting Minutes 05.14.26] 26-083 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Transit Officer's Report 7. Chief Asset Manager Officer's Report 8. Chief Safety/Security Officer's Report Page 1 of 2 Operations & Administration Committee Meeting Agenda - Final June 11, 2026 9. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

Finance committee to vote on insurance renewals and ferry terminal lease

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee will meet in person on June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM to review routine financial matters. The committee will consider minutes from the May 14 Operations Committee meeting, receive reports from the CEO, CFO, and other officers, and take public comment before any votes. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

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Thank you. Can we call to order the... I'm sorry. Let me get my bearings. We're going to call the Finance Committee meeting to order. Can I get a roll call? Yes, ma'am. Commissioners, please listen for your name. Commissioner DuPlessis? Here. Commissioner Mann? Here. Commissioner Major? Absent. Commissioner Guidry? Here. Okay, Commissioner DuPlessis, we do have a quorum. Thank you. Our board commissioners had an opportunity to read the minutes from the prior meeting. Can I get a motion? I move to take the minutes. Second. All in favor? Aye. Okay. Let me ask. Should we take public comment for minutes? Yes, we should. Okay. Well, let's... I don't have any slips. Erase. Is there any public comment? No public comment? Can we do the motion again? I'm going to take second minutes. Second. All in favor? Aye. Great. Okay. Thank you. I have no chairman's report at this time. The CEO's report. Good morning, commissioners. I have some brief comments. Since my appointment as interim chief executive officer, my primary focus has been ensuring continuity of operations, maintaining operational stability , and supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and accessible service. Management remains focused on advancing board-authorized incentives, initiatives, maintaining fiscal discipline, and ensuring the agencies continues to operate effectively during the transition period. Remain committed to transparency, accountability, and timely communications with the board. In the coming weeks, I will …
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Finance Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room11:00 AMThursday, June 11, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) [05.14.26 Ops Committee Meeting Minutes] 26-084 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Financial Officer's Report 7. DBE Report 8. Chief Planning and Capital Project Officer's Report Page 1 of 2 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - Final June 11, 2026 9. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-075 — referred to Consent Agenda
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
12. Adjournment — adjourned
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
26-082 — referred to Board Agenda
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
2. Roll Call — approved
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
26-051 — referred to Consent Agenda
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
26-059 — referred to Consent Agenda
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
26-074 — referred to Consent Agenda
3 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent · Erika Mann yea
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

Riders Advisory Committee to discuss hurricane preparedness and service recovery

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness and communications. The body will also review service restoration and recovery priorities.

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Thank you. Welcome everybody for coming out to the Rogers Advisory Committee. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Mitchell Guidry. I 'm one of the commissioners here. I'd also like to introduce Barbara Majors. Barbara likes to say a little something or whatever. But anyway, we're here today also to introduce our new interim CEO, Mr. Ron Baptiste. Ron, if you want to. Sure, you can say a little something, Ron. Good evening, everyone. Ronald Baptiste, interim CEO. I'm thankful to the board for giving me the opportunity to perform in his capacity. I'm going to do my best to help continue moving this agency forward. And moving toward the world class system that we know this will be. That's a little something. Okay, thank you. As you know, this meeting is an informal meeting. Okay, and basically we're here. It's pretty much an open discussion that we like to get from you. We like to get your comments. We like to get your questions or suggestions that you may have that we can better make this a better system and to move forward with the Regional Transit Authority. We will have our hurricane plan that we will present and then we will open the meetings to drive this discussion. There's a sign-up sheet that we have. If you haven't signed up a sheet and then we will come around with a mic to get your comments. So this is a relaxed meeting. We're going to discuss everything. And we're going to take everything, all your comments, all your questions. And if anyone has concern, we do …
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Rider's Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, June 10, 2026 This will be an in-person meeting where masks are optional inside the boardroom. A live stream of the meeting is available on the agency's website. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To help assure availability, modifications or accommodations linked to a disability must be requested 72 hours before the meeting or hearing. Please direct requests for public meeting accommodations to the Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, NOLA 70119, or call 504-827-8341 or by email ([email protected]). 1. Introductions & RAC Purpose Introduction of Commissioners and Staff Overview of the Rider Advisory Committee Discussion: What do you as a rider hope to gain from RAC meetings? 2. Hurricane Preparedness Briefing 3. Rider Discussion: Emergency Preparedness and Communications 4. Rider Discussion: Service Restoration and Recovery Priorities 5. Open Rider Discussion Additional comments, questions, and suggestions 6. Future RAC Topics and Next Steps Page 1 of 1
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

Riders Advisory Committee meeting rescheduled

The Riders Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on June 10, 2026.

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Rider's Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Rescheduled RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, June 3, 2026 RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 10, 2026 The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Page 1 of 1
Tue May 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA board to vote on battery-electric bus charging deal and CEO appointment

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am to consider routine minutes, committee reports, and several action items including a cooperative agreement for battery-electric bus charging infrastructure and the appointment of an interim CEO.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised RTA Board Room10:00 AMTuesday, May 26, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) [Special Board Meeting 05.09.26] 26-070 [Board Meeting - 04.28.26] 26-071 4. Informational Reports A. Board Chair Report B. Operations & Administration Committee Report C. Finance Committee Report D. Executive Committee Report E. RTA General Counsel’s Report Page 1 of 3 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised May 26, 2026 F. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report G …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Consent Agenda (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote on each item in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) — approved the Consent Agenda
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
26-041 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
10. Executive Session (2/3RDS VOTE TO CONSIDER) — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
A. Shandrell Privott vs. RTA EDLA 2:23-cv-01848-CJB-MBN — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
26-060 — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
26-070 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
9. Personnel Matters (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote on each item in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
B. Consideration of and action on the appointment of Ronald Baptiste, as interim Chief Executive Officer — adopted
6 yea · 1 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Barbara Major yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

RTA Finance Committee to review modems, software renewals, and insurance

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review financial statements from March 2026 and insurance coverages for 2026-2027. The committee will consider several procurement and authorization items.

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We're going to call the meeting to order and then have a roll call. Commissioners, please listen for your name. Commissioner DuPlessis, here. Commissioner Mann, here. Commissioner Major, is absent. Commissioner Guidry, here. Madam Chair, we do have a quorum. Next item on the agenda is consideration of the meeting minutes from February 12, 2026. The minutes were included in your packet. Okay, do we have any questions from the members? No questions. I call for adoption of the minutes. Second. You move. Yes, I move, but also with the designation that we weren't present when this action took place just for the purpose of accepting them on record. Okay. Noted. All in favor. Aye. Okay. I have no report at this time. That brings us to our CEO's report. I'm going to repeat what I gave the other committee just for the community and for your benefit. AFTA, this is bringing you industry information. Earlier this week, I sat in on the AFTA CEO's call. So it's a variety of CEOs, variety of size agencies that are managed. And so AFTA will be issuing a report on how to implement what agencies are doing around artificial intelligence. What's really critical is that, and I've withheld off on moving forward with any known artificial intelligence. Some softwares have already started baking it in, but for the intent that we need to understand what we're doing, and the board should adopt a policy related to AI. And so at some point, once we get a better understanding of what the industry is doing …
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Finance Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room11:00 AMThursday, May 14, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (02.12.26) [Finance Committee Meeting] 26-062 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Financial Officer's Report [Financial Statements March 2026] 26-067 7. DBE Report 8. Chief Planning and Capital Project Officer's Report 9. An Update on RTA's Various Insurance Coverages 2026-2027 Page 1 of 2 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - Final May 14, 2026 10. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote on each item in a …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (02.12.26) — adjourned
2 yea · 1 absent
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Barbara Major absent
26-038 — approved
3 yea
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Erika Mann yea
26-050 — approved
3 yea
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Erika Mann yea
26-054 — approved
3 yea
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Erika Mann yea
13. Adjournment — adjourned
3 yea
Ann Duplessis yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Erika Mann yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

RTA Committee to vote on Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and conduct business. The committee is scheduled to vote on the adoption of the Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy.

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. Okay, good morning everyone. The RTA operations meeting is now called to order. The time now is 9:06 a.m. we're going to go into the roll call commissioners please listen for your name commissioner Guidry here commissioner Mann here commissioner Rainey here commissioner Cassidy here we do have a quorum Mr. Chair next is consideration of the meeting minutes from February 12 2026 a copy of those minutes was included in your packet I move to accept the minutes of the previous committee meeting as presented recognizing that the current committee membership differs from the prior committee body and that the minutes constitute the official record prepared by the office of board affairs second before we vote on that is there anyone from the audience that wish to speak on the adoption of the minutes hearing no one all in favor aye okay I have no report today okay that next takes us to the CEOs report good morning commissions I just want to give you a highlight of what's happening across the industry um I sat on on the CEOs call for after the American Public Transportation Association so it's a nationwide industry association of all public of many public transit agencies and so on that call after will soon be releasing the report on AI so how transit agencies are using AI one of the biggest things that will probably be in this report is that the board should have a an adopted standard on AI before implementation of AI before implementation of AI occurs at the an agency so I'm giving …
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Operations & Administration Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room9:00 AMThursday, May 14, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (02.12.26) [O&A Committee Meeting Minutes] 26-061 4. Committee Chairman's Report 5. Chief Executive Officer's Report 6. Chief Transit Officer's Report 7. Chief Asset Manager Officer's Report 8. Chief Safety/Security Officer's Report 9. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior to Board vote on each item in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D) Page 1 of 2 Operations & Administration Committee Meeting Agenda - Final May 14, 2026 Adoption of t …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes (02.12.26) — approved
4 yea
Nelita Ramey yea · Erika Mann yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Tyrone Casby yea
12. Adjournment — adjourned
4 yea
Nelita Ramey yea · Erika Mann yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Tyrone Casby yea
Sat May 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

RTA board to review CEO employment agreement in closed session

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special in-person meeting to conduct a closed-session review of the employment agreement and amendment for Chief Executive Officer Lona Hankins. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the executive session item.

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✓ Decided: RTA Board voids CEO contract addendum and authorizes separation negotiations

The Board of Commissioners determined that Addendum 2 of CEO Lona Hankins' employment agreement has no legal force or effect. The Board also authorized the negotiation of a separation agreement with the CEO and the hiring of a national search firm to recruit a replacement.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room1:00 PMSaturday, May 9, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) hereby declares that, in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17.1 (A)(2)(a)-(c), a meeting will be held in person on Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m. Meetings start at the scheduled time, but may be delayed until a quorum of the Commissioners is present. The agency's website will stream the in-person meeting live, and wearing masks in the boardroom is optional. Written comments on any matter included on the agenda will be accepted in the following ways: 1) Submission of a Speaker Card on meeting day; 2) Electronically by email sent to: [email protected] prior to the meeting; or 3) By U.S. Mail send to 2817 Canal Street, Attention: Office of Board Affairs, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To help assure availability, modifications or accommodations linked to a disability must be requested 72 hours before the meeting or hearing. Please direct requests for public meeting accommodations to the Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, NOLA 70119, or call 504-827-8341 or by email ([email protected]). 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Executive Session (2/3RDS VOTE TO CONSIDER) • Personnel Matter: Review and Discussion of Employment Agreement and Amendment for Board-Appointed Official pursu …
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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Minutes - Final RTA Board RoomSaturday, May 9, 2026 1:00 PM SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) hereby declares that, in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17.1 (A)(2)(a)-(c), a meeting will be held in person on Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m. Meetings start at the scheduled time, but may be delayed until a quorum of the Commissioners is present. The agency's website will stream the in-person meeting live, and wearing masks in the boardroom is optional. Written comments on any matter included on the agenda will be accepted in the following ways: 1) Submission of a Speaker Card on meeting day; 2) Electronically by email sent to: [email protected] prior to the meeting; or 3) By U.S. Mail send to 2817 Canal Street, Attention: Office of Board Affairs, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. To help assure availability, modifications or accommodations linked to a disability must be requested 72 hours before the meeting or hearing. Please direct requests for public meeting accommodations to the Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, NOLA 70119, or call 504-827-8341 or by email ([email protected]). 1. Call to Order Commissioner Duplessis stated that she was very honored to serve as the Board Chair along with a diverse Board. This Board is committed to strengthening the governance and …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
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A motion was made by Commissioner Major, seconded by Commissioner Manego Ramey and approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioner Guidry, Commissioner Duplessis, Commissioner Manego…
3 yea
Colin yea · Mann yea · Casby yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Major, seconded by Commissioner Manego Ramey and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioner Guidry, Commissioner Duplessis, Commissioner Manego…
7 yea
Guidry yea · Duplessis yea · Manego Ramey yea · Major yea · Colin yea · Mann yea · Casby yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Major, seconded by Commissioner Guidry and adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Commissioner Guidry, Commissioner Duplessis, Commissioner Manego…
3 yea
Colin yea · Mann yea · Casby yea
3. Executive Session (2/3RDS VOTE TO CONSIDER) — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann absent · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby absent · Barbara Major yea
6. Adjournment — adjourned
4 yea · 3 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann absent · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby absent · Barbara Major yea
• Personnel Matter: Review and Discussion of Employment Agreement and Amendment for Board-Appointed Official pursuant to La R.S. 42:17 (A)(1) for Lona Hankins, Chief Executive Officer. — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann absent · Nelita Ramey yea · Tyrone Casby absent · Barbara Major yea
Wed May 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

Riders Advisory Committee May 6 meeting cancelled, next on June 3

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the RTA Board Room has been cancelled. The next meeting is planned for June 3, 2026.

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Rider's Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, May 6, 2026 MEETING CANCELLED The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on June 3, 2026. For further information about RAC, please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA to consider Algiers service plan and electric bus charging infrastructure

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contract awards and service plans. The board will also receive reports on paratransit software modernization and ADA compliance.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised RTA Board Room10:00 AMTuesday, April 28, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes [02.24.26 Board Minutes] 26-046 4. Informational Reports A. RTA Chairman’s Report B. Committee Assignments • Operations Committee • Executive Committee C. Executive Committee Chairman's Report D. Operations & Administration Committee Chairman's Report Page 1 of 3 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 28, 2026 E. Finance Committee Chairman's Report F. RTA General Counsel’s Report G. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report H. Paratransit Sof …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-034 — recommended for denial
4 nay · 1 absent · 1 yea · 1 abstain
Louis Colin absent · Mitchell Guidry nay · Ann Duplessis yea · Erika Mann abstain · Nelita Ramey nay · Tyrone Casby nay · Barbara Major nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Executive Committee

RTA Executive Committee meets April 23 with public comment options

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee will hold an in-person public meeting on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the RTA Board Room. The session may start late until a quorum is present and will be live-streamed. Public comments can be submitted in person, by email, or mail before the meeting.

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Executive Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room10:00 AMThursday, April 23, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Informational Report on the Procurement Process 4. Public Comments (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items) 5. New Business 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 1
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6. Adjournment — adjourned
2 yea
Barbara Major yea · Ann Duplessis yea
Fri Apr 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

RTA Board Room
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

RTA Board Room
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Special Board of Commissioners

RTA Board to elect officers and ratify two contracts

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers and assign committees. The board will also consider the ratification of two prior actions regarding a maintenance contract and a lease.

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Special Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room9:00 AMThursday, April 9, 2026 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 am. The meeting will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present and will be live streamed on the RTA website; masks are optional. Written public comments on agenda items may be submitted by 1) completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting; 2) email to [email protected] prior to the meeting; 3) U.S. mail to RTA, Office of Board Affairs, 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or [email protected]. 1. Call to Order 2. Swearing in of Commissioners 3. Roll Call 4. Election of Officers 5. Committee Assignments 6. Remarks from Newly Elected Chair 7. Public Comments (Agenda Items Only in accordance with La. R.S. 42:14 (D)) 8. Ratification of Prior Actions FY2026 Trapeze Support Maintenance Contract 26-035 Space and Rooftop Lease at Place St. Charles ( 201 St. Charles Place, LLC) 26-037 Page 1 of 2 Special Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final April 9, 2026 9. New Business (Requires Unanimous Vote to Consider) 10. Gen …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-035 — adopted
6 yea · 1 nay
Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry nay · Ann Duplessis yea · Barbara Major yea · Tyrone Casby yea · Nelita Ramey yea · Erika Mann yea
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Finance Committee

RTA Board Room
Wed Apr 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riders Advisory Committee

April 1, 2026 Riders Advisory Committee meeting canceled

The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026.

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Rider's Advisory Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 RAC Meeting Agenda - Final RTA Board Room5:30 PMWednesday, April 1, 2026 MEETING CANCELED NOTICE OF CANCELED RAC MEETING The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 is canceled. The next meeting will be held on May 6, 2026. For further information about RAC, please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

New Orleans transit board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, was canceled because no quorum was present. The next meeting is set for April 28, 2026.

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Board of Commissioners New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Canceled RTA Board Room10:00 AMTuesday, March 24, 2026 MEETING CANCELED-NO QUORUM NOTICE OF CANCELED BOARD MEETING The RTA's Monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting that was scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 24, 2026 is canceled due to no quorum. The next meeting will be held on April 28, 2026. For further information please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Operations & Administration Committee

Operations & Administration Committee meeting canceled

The meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was canceled because there was no quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.

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Operations & Administration Committee New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Meeting Agenda - Canceled RTA Board Room9:00 AMThursday, March 12, 2026 MEETING CANCELED-NO QUORUM NOTICE OF CANCELED COMMITTEE MEETING The RTA's Operations & Administration Committee meeting that was scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026 is canceled due to no quorum. The next meeting will be held on April 9, 2026. For further information please contact the Office of Board Affairs via phone 504-827-8341 or email at [email protected]. Page 1 of 1

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