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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.
- Update on maintenance, shelters, and seating at District E bus stops
- Update on the Morrison Road detour and operator guidance
- Recap of the New Orleans East Service Improvement Plan
- Reminder of rider survey closing August 31, 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, 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
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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.
- New Orleans East Service Improvement Plan presentation
- June 10, 2026 Hurricane Preparedness follow-up
- Discussion on rider communications during emergencies
- Review of service restoration priorities
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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 …
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.
- Algiers Barge Replacement contract award (IFB 2026-007)
- Emergency Change Order for Streetcar Substation Repairs
- Renewal of Excess Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, and Cyber Insurance [2026-2027]
- Ratification of resolution for CEO recruitment firm and KL 2 Connects LLC
- Replacement of handheld radios and Board/Conference Room technology upgrades
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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
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised June 23, 2026
G. Chief Transit …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-095 — adopted
4 yea · 2 abstain · 1 nay
Louis Colin abstain · Mitchell Guidry yea · Ann Duplessis abstain · 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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📹 From the video · 1h 19m
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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
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Meeting Agenda - Final June 11, 2026
9. Committee Action Items (Public Comment will be taken prior …
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.
- Renewal of excess liability, automobile, and cyber insurance for 2026–2027
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Algiers Economic Development Foundation for commercial lease of Algiers Ferry Terminal
- Award of Algiers Barge Replacement contract (IFB 2026-007)
- Board and conference room technology upgrades
- Replacement of handheld radios
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📹 From the video · 1h 52m
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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
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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 …
🗳️ 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.
- Hurricane Preparedness Briefing
- Discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Communications
- Discussion on Service Restoration and Recovery Priorities
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📹 From the video · 57m
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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
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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.
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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.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for battery-electric bus charging infrastructure at East New Orleans Regional Library (26-041)
- Various RTA insurance coverages for 2026-2027 (26-060)
- Consideration of resignation of Lona Hankins, CEO
- Appointment of Ronald Baptiste as interim CEO
- Replacement modems for fixed route (26-038)
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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
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised May 26, 2026
F. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report
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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 · 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.
- Adoption of the Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy (Item 26-043)
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📹 From the video · 1h 44m
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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)
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Operations & Administration
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final May 14, 2026
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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
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.
- Procurement of replacement modems for Fixed Route 26-038
- Renewal of Oracle Cloud Solution Annual Subscription 26-050
- Authorization of CY 2025 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 26-054
- Update on RTA insurance coverages for 2026-2027
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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
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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 …
🗳️ 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
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.
- Executive session to review CEO Lona Hankins' employment agreement and amendment
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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.
- Determined Addendum 2 to the CEO's Employment Agreement to be of no legal force or effect (Unanimous)
- Authorized negotiation of separation agreement with the CEO (Unanimous)
- Authorized retention of a national search firm for CEO recruitment (Unanimous)
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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 …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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].
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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.
- Adoption of Algiers Service Improvement Plan and Title VI Service Equity Analysis
- Contract award for Paratransit Eligibility Assessment Services
- Contract award for Carrollton Double Crossover Widening (IFB2026-004)
- Agreement with City of New Orleans for electric bus charging infrastructure at East New Orleans Regional Library
- Review of employment agreements for CEO Lona Hankins and Chief of Board Affairs Yolanda Rodriguez
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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
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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
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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
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Operations & Administration Committee
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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.
- Election of officers and committee assignments
- Ratification of FY2026 Trapeze Support Maintenance Contract 26-035
- Ratification of Space and Rooftop Lease at Place St. Charles (201 St. Charles Place, LLC) 26-037
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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
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Special Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final April 9, 2026
9. New Business (Requires Unanimous Vote to Consider)
10. Gen …
🗳️ 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
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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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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].
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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].
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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].
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Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Finance Committee
New Orleans RTA Finance Committee meeting canceled
The Finance Committee 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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Finance Committee
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Meeting Agenda - Canceled
RTA Board Room11:00 AMThursday, March 12, 2026
MEETING CANCELED-NO QUORUM
NOTICE OF CANCELED COMMITTEE MEETING
The RTA's Finance 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].
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Wed Mar 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Riders Advisory Committee
Riders Advisory Committee meeting cancelled for March 4, 2026
The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
- Universal Accessibility meeting remains scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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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, March 4, 2026
MEETING CANCELLED
NOTICE OF CANCELLED RAC MEETING
The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting that was scheduled to take place on
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on April 1,
2026. For further information about RAC, please contact the Office of Board Affairs via
phone 504-827-8341 or email at
[email protected].
The Universal Accessibility meeting is still scheduled on March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in
the RTA Boardroom.
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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
RTA Board to ratify Mardi Gras security agreement with Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on policy updates and contract awards. The board will consider a cooperative agreement for security during the 2026 Mardi Gras season.
- Ratification of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office for 2026 Mardi Gras
- Approval of the 2026 RTA Agency Safety Plan
- Contract award for RTA1 Drydocking and Maintenance
- Contract award for Vehicle Fluids and Lubricants
- Change order for Transit Security Services - SEAL
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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, February 24, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 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
[Board Meeting Minutes 01.27.26] 26-033
4. Informational Reports
A. RTA Chairman’s Report
B. Operations & Administration Committee Chairman's Report
C. Finance Committee Chairman's Report
D. RTA General Counsel’s Report
E. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report
F. Chief Transit Officer's Report
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised February 24, 2026
G. RTA Chief Financial Officer's Report
[December 2025 Financials] 26-032
5. La …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
6. Consent Agenda — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
26-027 — adopted
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
10. Executive Session scheduled pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. § 42:17A(2) to discuss the following litigation (2/3RDS VOTE TO CONSIDER): — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
11. Adjournment — adjourned
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
b. Jennie Green vs. RTA CDC 2023-11837 — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
a. Sharrika Bell vs. Progressive Paloverde Ins. Co. CDC 2023-7711 — approved
4 yea · 3 absent
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton yea · Flozell Daniels absent · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry yea · Mariah Moore absent · Timolyn Sams absent
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Finance Committee
RTA Finance Committee to review vehicle maintenance and security contracts
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review December 2025 financials and consider several procurement authorizations. The body will discuss contract awards for vehicle fluids and drydocking maintenance, as well as a change order for security services.
- Contract Award for Vehicle Fluids and Lubricants 25-174
- RTA1 Drydocking and Maintenance Contract Award 26-020
- Change Order for Transit Security Services - SEAL 26-026
- Review of December 2025 Financials
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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, February 12, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 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 completing a speaker card on the day of the
meeting, by email to
[email protected] prior to the meeting, or by 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
[01.08.26 Fin Minutes] 26-030
4. Committee Chairman's Report
5. Chief Executive Officer's Report
6. Chief Financial Officer's Report
[December 2025 Financials] 26-032
7. DBE Report
8. Chief Planning and Capital Project Officer's Report
9. Procurements
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda - Final February 12, 2026
A. Authorizations:
Contract Award for Vehicle Fluids and Lubricants 25-174
RTA1 Drydocking and Maintenance Contract Award 26-020
B. Amendments:
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Roll Call — approved
2 yea · 1 absent
Art Walton yea · Mariah Moore absent · Louis Colin yea
25-174 — approved
2 yea · 1 absent
Art Walton yea · Mariah Moore absent · Louis Colin yea
26-020 — approved
2 yea · 1 absent
Art Walton yea · Mariah Moore absent · Louis Colin yea
26-026 — approved
2 yea · 1 absent
Art Walton yea · Mariah Moore absent · Louis Colin yea
12. Adjournment — adjourned
2 yea · 1 absent
Art Walton yea · Mariah Moore absent · Louis Colin yea
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Operations & Administration Committee
RTA Committee to review safety plan and workplace policies
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and authorize several policy updates. The body will consider the 2026 RTA Agency Safety Plan and amendments to employee policies.
- Approval of the 2026 RTA Agency Safety Plan 26-018
- Adoption of State of Emergency and Disaster Recovery Policy (SAF7) 25-113
- Distracted Driving Policy (SAF 2) Amendment #1 25-163
- Jury Duty Policy (HR30) Amendment No.1 26-007
- Smoking & Vape Free Workplace Policy (GEN7) Amendment #1 26-017
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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, February 12, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 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 completing a speaker card on the day of the
meeting, by email to
[email protected] prior to the meeting, or by 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
[01.08.26 Ops Minutes] 26-029
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. Authorizations
Adoption of State of Emergency and Disaster Recovery Policy (SAF7) 25-113
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Operations & Administration
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final February 12, 2026
Distracted Driving Policy (SAF 2) Amendment #1 25-163 …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
25-113 — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
25-163 — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
26-007 — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
26-017 — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
26-018 — approved
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
11. Audience Questions & Comments — adjourned
3 yea
Timolyn Sams yea · Flozell Daniels yea · Mitchell Guidry yea
Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Riders Advisory Committee
Riders Advisory Committee meets Feb 4 to review bus delays and stop removals
The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will meet on February 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the RTA Board Room to discuss transit service issues, including delays on the #57 Franklin-Freret line and inaccuracies in public GPS maps for the #31 Leonidas–Gentilly and #32 Leonidas–Tremé routes. The meeting will also cover updates on an inactive bus stop at Opelousas & Verrett and presentations on Mardi Gras transit service changes.
- Discussion of 45-minute delay incident on #57 Franklin-Freret line
- Review of inaccurate GPS maps for #31 Leonidas–Gentilly and #32 Leonidas–Tremé routes
- Proposal to remove inactive bus stop at Opelousas & Verrett
- Presentation of RTA Mardi Gras Guide and parade service changes
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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, February 4, 2026
There will be a meeting of the Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) on
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in RTA's conference
room located on the second floor. 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 Face Book page and recordings of previous RAC
meetings can be found on the website at www.norta.com.
The RTA is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities
Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will
be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or
alternative formats, please give notice at least 3 days (72 hours) before the
meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this
meeting should contact the Office of Board Affairs at 504-827-8341 or by
email
[email protected].
1. Welcome - Commissioner Fred Neal
2. Opening Comments - CEO, Lona Hankins
3. Citizen Comment Period
If you wish to speak, please sign up before the meeting begins. This is an informal
opportunity for community members to share concerns, ask questions, or offer
suggestions related to transit. We ask that comments remain respectful and
appropriate.
4. Old Business (Follow Ups)
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Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
RTA board to vote on Mardi Gras transit services and labor agreements
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on January 27, 2026, to review informational reports, approve labor agreements, and authorize a cooperative endeavor agreement for Mardi Gras transit services. The meeting includes a consent agenda and potential executive session on pending legal cases.
- Extension of janitorial services contract (CEA 25-175)
- Authorization to negotiate Mardi Gras transit services with City of New Orleans (25-148)
- RTA labor agreements with ULU Local 100 (25-169) and ATU Local 1560 (26-015)
- Contract awards for paratransit software (25-165) and financial audit services (26-014)
- Ratification of Louisiana Second Injury Fund assessment payment (26-001)
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✓ Decided: RTA Board approves new paratransit software and labor agreements
The Board approved a $1.3 million contract for new paratransit software despite one commissioner's objection. The Board also adopted labor agreements with ULU Local 100 and ATU Local 1560 and a service agreement with the City of New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2026-2027.
- Approved contract for Paratransit Software Services (5-1)
- Approved labor agreement with ULU Local 100 (unanimous)
- Approved labor agreement with ATU Local 1560 (unanimous)
- Approved CEA with City of New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2026-2027 transit services (unanimous)
- Approved extension of CEA for Janitorial Services (unanimous)
- Approved contract award for Single, Financial Audit Services (unanimous)
- Ratified payment of CY 2025 Louisiana Second Injury Fund Assessment (unanimous)
- Approved legal settlements for David King, Chantel Bailliet, Craig Jacobs, and Phillip Lawrence Cowen
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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, January 27, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting
will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present. Agenda
related material is accessible on the agency's website, along with recordings of
previous meetings. 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
[Board of Commissioners Meeting - December 16. 2025] 26-019
4. Informational Reports
A. RTA Chairman’s Report
B. Operations & Administration Committee Chairman's Report
C. Finance Committee Chairman's Report
D. RTA General Counsel’s Report
E. RTA Chief Executive Officer's Report
F. Chief Transit Officer's Report
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised January 27, 2026
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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Board of Commissioners
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Meeting Minutes
RTA Board RoomTuesday, January 27, 2026 10:00 AM
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting
will begin at the scheduled time but may be delayed until a quorum is present. Agenda
related material is accessible on the agency's website, along with recordings of
previous meetings. 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
Chairperson Fred Neal, Commissioner Flozell Daniels,
Commissioner Louis Colin, Commissioner Mitchell Guidry,
Commissioner Mariah Moore, and Commissioner Timolyn
Sams
Present:
Vice-Chairman Art WaltonAbsent:
2. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Colin, Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner
Guidry, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Neal and Commissioner Sams
Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Walton
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
approved
Chairperson Neal, Commis …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-165 — adopted
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Fred Neal yea · Art Walton absent · Flozell Daniels yea · Louis Colin yea · Mitchell Guidry nay · Mariah Moore yea · Timolyn Sams yea
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Operations & Administration Committee
RTA Committee to review Disruption Communication Plan and Algiers service updates
The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from agency leadership. The body will review a presentation on the Disruption Communication Plan and an update regarding Algiers service improvements.
- Presentation: The Disruption Communication Plan
- Algiers Service Improvement Update
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✓ Decided: Operations & Administration Committee approves December meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and presentations regarding transit operations, equipment, and service updates.
- Approved Meeting Minutes of Operations and Administration of December 11, 2025 (unanimous)
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Operations & Administration Committee
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised
RTA Board Room9:00 AMThursday, January 8, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 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 completing a speaker card on the day of the
meeting, by email to
[email protected] prior to the meeting, or by 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
[O&A Committee Meeting - December 11, 2025] 26-004
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. Presentation: The Disruption Communication Plan
10. Algiers Service Improvement Update
11. New Business
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Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised January 8, 2026
12. Aud …
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Operations & Administration Committee
9:00 AM RTA Board RoomThursday, January 8, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold an
in-person public meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. 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 completing a speaker card on the day of the meeting, by email
to
[email protected] prior to the meeting, or by 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
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner Guidry
and Commissioner Sams
Commissioner Flozell Daniels, and Chairperson Timolyn SamsPresent 2 -
Absent 0
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Sams moved and Commissioner Guidry seconded to
approve the Meeting Minutes of Operations and Administration of
December 11, 2025. The motion was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Flozell Daniels, and Chairperson Timolyn SamsPresent 2 -
Absent 0
[O&A Committee Meeting - De …
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to consider paratransit software and janitorial service contracts
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership. The committee is scheduled to take action on two specific service contracts.
- Contract award for Paratransit Software Services 25-165
- Extension of CEA for Janitorial Services 25-175
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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves janitorial services contract extension
The Finance Committee approved a three-year extension for janitorial services. A contract award for paratransit software services was moved to the full Board agenda for further input.
- Approved extension of CEA for Janitorial Services (unanimous)
- Moved Paratransit Software Services contract award to Board Agenda for regular procurement (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2026 (unanimous)
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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, January 8, 2026
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Thursday, January 8, 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
[12.11.25 Finance Meeting Minutes] 26-005
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. Items Requiring Committee Action
Contract Award for Paratransit Software Services 25-165
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Extension of CEA for Janitorial Services 25-175
10. New Business
11. Audience Questions & Comments …
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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Finance Committee
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Meeting Minutes
RTA Board RoomThursday, January 8, 2026 11:00 AM
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold
an in-person public meeting on Thursday, January 8, 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
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Colin and Commissioner Walton
Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Moore
Commissioner Also Present: Commissioner Guidry
3. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Colin moved and Commissioner Walton seconded to approve the Finance
Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2026. The motion was approved unanimously.
[12.11.25 Finance Meeting Minutes] 26-005
4. Committee Chairman's Report
Commissioner Walton thanked the Finance Team for doing a great job with the 2026 Budget …
Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Riders Advisory Committee
Riders Advisory Committee to review transit network redesign assessment
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will meet in person to discuss a post-launch review of the 2025 transit network redesign. The committee will also hear opening remarks from the CEO and allow public comments.
- Presentation: A Post-Launch Assessment of the Network Redesign
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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, January 7, 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 - Commissioner Neal
2. Opening Comments - CEO, Lona Hankins
3. Public Open Forum - Open Discussion
4. Old Business
Video Link from 12/03/25 RAC Meeting: https://norta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
5. New Business
Presentation: A Post-Launch Assessment of the Network Redesign
6. Wrap Up
The next RAC meeting will be held on February 4, 2026
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