New Orleans Regional Transit Authority public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers and assign committees. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2022 proposed budget and reviews of cash reserve and investment policies. Additionally, the board will consider a permanent fare adjustment.

• 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
• RTA Permanent Fare Adjustment
• Review of Proposed RTA Cash Reserve Policy
• Review of Proposed RTA Investment Policy
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2022 proposed budget and a permanent fare adjustment structure. The board also elected its officers and designated The Advocate as the official journal.

• Adopted 2022 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Permanent Fare Adjustment, including $45 31-Day Jazzy Pass (unanimous)
• Elected Flozell Daniels as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Raymond as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted The Advocate as the Official Journal (unanimous)
• Approved Crowd Control Change Order for Canal Street Ferry Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved Trapeze Software Support Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved On-Site Bus Maintenance Service (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is convening a special meeting for an annual retreat. The agenda includes discussions on governance policies, organizational culture, priority projects, and the 2022 budget review.

• Review of 2021 Organizational Accomplishments
• Discussion of 2022 Board Priorities
• 2022 Budget Review
• Executive Session: 2021 CEO Performance Evaluation

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the draft budget for 2022 and a permanent fare change. The committee will also review cash reserve and investment policies.

• RTA CY2022 Draft Budget (21-194)
• RTA Permanent Fare Change (21-191)
• Crowd Control Change Order for Canal Street Ferry Terminal (21-192)
• Trapeze Software Support Maintenance (21-197)
• Outside Bus Maintenance Services (21-199)

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the CY2022 budget, which includes a $5 million increase over the previous year. The committee also approved a permanent fare structure and several procurement contracts. Additionally, the committee approved the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021.

• Approved CY2022 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Permanent Fare Change (unanimous)
• Approved Crowd Control Change Order for Canal Street Ferry Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved Trapeze Software Support Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved On-Site Bus Maintenance Service (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet virtually to review reports from the CEO, COO, Ferry Operations, and Public Safety. The agenda includes consideration of meeting minutes and a chairman's report.

• Chief Executive Officer's Report
• Chief Operations Officer's Monthly Status Report
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

The Operations & Administration Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. The committee reviewed reports on ridership, on-time performance, and ferry operations, and discussed potential service frequency adjustments based on the New Links Study.

• Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider converting temporary fare changes into a permanent structure. Proposed changes include eliminating certain surcharges and introducing new discounted passes for youth and seniors.

• Elimination of $0.25 transfer surcharge and $0.25 Express Service surcharge
• Introduction of $0.50 youth single-ride fare
• New Senior and Youth Day Passes ($0.80 and $1.00) and Monthly Passes ($14.00 and $18.00)
• Price reductions for 3-Day Jazzy Pass ($9.00 to $8.00) and 31-Day Jazzy Pass ($55.00 to $45.00)
• Conversion of 5-Day Jazzy Pass to a 7-Day Jazzy Pass and conversion of Jazzy Pass to multi-modal

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2021 progress of various transit initiatives and discussing the 2022 planning strategy. The meeting includes updates on capital projects, RAISE grants, and on-time performance.

• Capital Project and RAISE Grant updates
• Review of Canal Street and Algiers Ferry projects
• Discussion of temporary and permanent fare structure changes
• New Orleans East MOVE Pilot Study recap
• Public participation outreach strategy for 2022

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider October meeting minutes and September 2021 financial statements. The agenda includes several procurement authorizations ranging from vehicle parts to hazardous waste disposal contracts.

• Renewal of Third-Party Administrator contract with Hammerman and Gainer, Inc.
• Heritage Crystal Clean, LLC contract for hazardous waste removal at Canal, Carrollton, and ENO facilities
• St. Charles Streetcar Double Crossover change order to Voestalpine Nortrak Inc contract
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment request to Woodward-APC contract
• Lease of tires and service

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee will consider several procurement items, including a tire lease and service contract, a support vehicle purchase, and renewal of a third-party administrator contract for workers' compensation. They will also receive updates on the comprehensive fare modernization initiative and COVID-19 testing. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Lease Tires and Service (21-156)
• Support Vehicle Purchase (21-157)
• Renewal of Third-Party Administrator Contract with Hammerman and Gainer, Inc. (21-169)
• Excess Workers' Compensation Coverage for RTA Employees (21-171)
• Update on Comprehensive Fare Modernization Initiative (Permanent Fare Structure)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will consider minutes from October 14, 2021, and receive reports from the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, and on ferry operations and public safety. No votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are listed.

• Consideration of October 14, 2021 Operations Meeting Minutes (21-183)
• Chief Operations Officer's Monthly Status Report
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will hear presentations on on-time performance, capital projects including ferry terminals and bus shelters, and a marine fleet update, followed by rider feedback.

• On-Time Performance Update
• Capital Projects: Canal Street Ferry Terminal, Algiers Terminal, Lower Algiers Landing Barge Replacement
• Bus Shelter Update
• Interim Downtown Transfer Center
• Marine Fleet Update

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review committee reports and financial statements. The agenda includes consideration of exterior envelope repairs for the East New Orleans Facility and a bus facilities grant application.

• CDW-East New Orleans Facility Exterior Envelope Repair
• FY 2021 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application
• Safety On-Call Consultant procurement authorization
• On-Site COVID-19 Testing proposal

The Board adopted several procurement items, including facility repairs and a safety consultant. It also approved a mandatory on-site COVID-19 testing program for a 60-day period. The board entered executive session to discuss three legal matters.

• Adopted September 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adopted CDW-East New Orleans Facility Exterior Envelope Repair (21-147)
• Adopted FY 2021 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application (21-150)
• Adopted Safety On-Call Consultant authorization (21-154)
• Approved mandatory on-site COVID-19 testing every other week for 60 days (21-138)
• Approved executive session to discuss Gallagher v RTA, Morial Convention Center v RTA, and Amalgamated Transit Union

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to review the agency's cash reserves policy and various reports. The committee is scheduled to discuss specific procurements for facility repairs and infrastructure projects.

• Review of RTA's Cash Reserves Policy
• Napoleon Avenue Stabilization Project 21-146
• CDW-East New Orleans Facility Exterior Envelope Repair 21-147
• FY 2021 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application 21-150

The Finance Committee approved a contract for exterior envelope repairs at the CDW-East New Orleans Facility and a grant application for FY 2021 buses and facilities. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2021, and reviewed a new framework for a Cash Reserves Policy.

• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CDW-East New Orleans Facility Exterior Envelope Repair (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application (unanimous)
• Deferred Napoleon Avenue Stabilization Project

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet virtually to receive reports on ferry operations and public safety. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study and an update on the Downtown Transfer Center.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study Presentation
• Downtown Transfer Center Update
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

The committee approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2021. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding ridership, ferry repairs, public safety, and the progress of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study.

• Approved August 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will receive updates on transit operations and on-time performance. The meeting includes discussions on a fare survey and the New Orleans East MOVE Pilot Study.

• Operations On-Time Performance Update
• New Orleans East MOVE Pilot Study
• Fare Survey
• Introduction of the Operations Team

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners is meeting to review financial statements from July 2021 and a CEO report regarding Hurricane Ida. The body will consider several procurement authorizations for transit systems and infrastructure. A contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project is also on the agenda.

• Authorizations for Fare Collection Infrastructure Upgrade and Canal Streetcar Module Purchase
• Authorization for Interim Downtown Transit Hub
• Contract amendment for Woodward-APC regarding the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project
• Authorization for On-Site COVID-19 Testing
• Ratification of Vacation Cash-Out Resolution (Hurricane Ida)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several procurement items, including a new business intelligence system and fare collection upgrades. The meeting included a detailed report on Hurricane Ida recovery, noting an estimated $3 million in damages. The Board also ratified a vacation cash-out resolution for employees following the storm.

• Approved Disruption Manager Module of Clever Device System (Unanimous)
• Approved Business Intelligence and Data Management Reporting System (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Fare Collection Infrastructure Upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Streetcar Module Purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of funds for Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Grant Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Interim Downtown Transit Hub (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project with Woodward-APC (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and work policies. The body will consider a grant submission for the FY21 Areas of Persistent Poverty Program. The agenda also includes updates on Project MOVE and LA DOTD.

• Grant submission for FY21 Areas of Persistent Poverty Program (21-130)
• RTA Work Policies (21-117)
• Project MOVE Presentation
• LA DOTD Update
• Executive session regarding Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority v. Regional Transit Authority and Gallagher v. RTA

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted new RTA Work Policies and approved a grant submission for the FY21 Areas of Persistent Poverty Program. The board also received a presentation on the 'Project MOVE' pilot program for New Orleans East, scheduled for November 2021.

• Approved Board Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Adopted RTA Work Policies via Resolution No. 21-064 (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY21 Areas of Resident Poverty Program Grant via Resolution No. 21-065 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to review administrative reports and minutes. The body will consider RTA Work Policies 21-117.

• Consideration of RTA Work Policies 21-117
• Review of February 4, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes (21-122)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review the June financial statements and a DBE report. The body will also receive presentations on fare technology and the temporary downtown hub.

• June Financial Statements
• DBE Presentation
• Fare Technology Slide Presentation
• Temporary Downtown Hub Presentation
• Infrastructure & Planning Monthly Report for August

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2021, meeting. The session consisted primarily of reports on staff vaccination rates, June financial performance, DBE contract awards, and updates on fare technology and transit hub planning.

• Approved July 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet virtually to review the June 10, 2021, meeting minutes and receive various agency reports. Discussion items include updates on ferry operations, public safety, and the Temporary Downtown Hub.

• Review of June 10, 2021, meeting minutes
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Temporary Downtown Hub Update

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 10, 2021. The remainder of the meeting consisted of operational reports on ridership, public safety, and a presentation regarding a temporary downtown transit hub.

• Approved June 10, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review transit operations. The agenda includes an update on the schedule recovery implications for the Canal Street Ferry Project and a review of rider feedback.

• Update on the Canal Street Ferry Project: Schedule Recovery Implications
• RTA Operations Update
• Review of Rider Feedback & Follow Ups

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a contract for overhead catenary system fabrication and replacement, an emergency recovery project for the Rampart Streetcar Line, and pavement replacement on the St. Charles Streetcar Line. The board will also discuss the CY2021 revised budget and accept the CY2020 financial audit.

• Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Hardware Fabrication and Replacement Award Fabrication Contract
• Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project Award Construction Project
• St. Charles Streetcar Line Downtown Loop Pavement Replacement
• CY2021 Revised Budget
• CY2020 Financial Audit Acceptance

The Board unanimously approved the CY2021 Revised Budget and the CY2020 financial audits. Several construction contracts for streetcar lines and a ferry project schedule were approved. The agency also renewed its excess liability and automobile insurance.

• Approved CY2021 Revised Budget (unanimous)
• Approved CY2020 Financial Audit and Single Audit (unanimous)
• Awarded Overhead Catenary System Hardware Fabrication contract (unanimous)
• Awarded Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project (unanimous)
• Awarded St. Charles Streetcar Line Downtown Loop Pavement Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Project Schedule (unanimous)
• Awarded Renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee is meeting virtually to consider minutes, receive reports from the CEO, COO, and ferry operations, and discuss public safety and the New Links implementation strategy. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Consideration of meeting minutes from June 10, 2021
• Chief Operating Officer's monthly status report
• Ferry operations report
• Public safety report
• New Links implementation strategy update

The meeting was conducted via telephone and video conference. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the 2020 audit, a budget update, and capital project reports. Key procurement actions include awards for overhead catenary system hardware fabrication, the Rampart Streetcar Line emergency repair project, and St. Charles Streetcar Line pavement replacement.

• Overview of 2020 Audit Document (21-105)
• CY 2021 Budget Update
• Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Hardware Fabrication and Replacement Award Fabrication Contract (21-099)
• Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project Award Construction Project (21-100)
• St. Charles Streetcar Line Downtown Loop Pavement Replacement (21-101)

The Finance Committee approved several infrastructure projects for the streetcar lines and hardware fabrication. The committee also reviewed a proposed 2021 budget increase to $90.1 million and deferred the 2020 audit overview.

• Approved June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred 2020 Audit Documents (21-105)
• Approved Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Hardware Fabrication and Replacement contract (Unanimous)
• Ratified Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project award for $289,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved St. Charles Streetcar Line Downtown Loop Pavement Replacement (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider meeting minutes, committee reports, and several consent agenda items. The meeting includes reviews of the April financial statement and acceptance of 2020 single and financial audits.

• Connecting Communities-NORTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Project
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project contract amendments
• RAISE Grant New Links Capital Infrastructure Project authorization
• FY21 RAISE Grant - Planning authorization
• Acceptance of CY 2020 Single Audit and Financial Audit

The Board approved several service contracts, including a study for Bus Rapid Transit routes and a temporary fare structure. The commission also authorized two RAISE grants for infrastructure and planning. Additionally, the board approved various maintenance and janitorial contract amendments.

• Approved contract to Integrated Logistical Support, Inc. to study BRT routes (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Fare Structure (Unanimous)
• Approved RAISE Grant New Links Capital Infrastructure Project (Unanimous)
• Approved FY21 RAISE Grant-Planning (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Cintas Uniforms for employees (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with C.D.W. Services, LLC for ENO Maintenance Building repair (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts with 10 firms for On-Call Architectural/Engineering Services (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Kenworth of Louisiana and Mohawk MFG & Supply Co. for bus parts (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review April financial statements and the June Capital Projects Report. The body will consider several procurements and the acceptance of the CY 2020 Single and Financial audits.

• Egle’ Janitorial On-Site COVID Cleaning (21-063)
• ENO Maintenance Building Exterior Envelope Repair (21-084)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project contract amendment requests for Woodward-APC
• CY 2020 Single Audit Acceptance (21-089)
• CY 2020 Financial Audit Acceptance (21-090)

The Finance Committee approved several procurement items including bus parts, janitorial services, and ferry terminal amendments. The committee also approved the May 13, 2021, meeting minutes and deferred the CY 2020 Single and Financial Audit acceptances.

• Approved May 13, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Egle' Janitorial On-Site COVID Cleaning (Unanimous)
• Approved NEOGOV Change Order (Unanimous)
• Approved General Bus Parts (Unanimous)
• Approved On-Call Architectural/Engineering Services - Small Business Enterprise (Unanimous)
• Approved ENO Maintenance Building - Exterior Envelope Repair (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project Amendment - Jackson Avenue Barge (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project Amendment - Permanent Barge (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda consists of routine reports from the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, ferry operations, public safety, and social services, plus consideration of prior meeting minutes. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Consideration of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Chief Operations Officer's monthly status report
• Ferry operations report
• Public safety report
• Social services program report

The Operations & Administration Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding ridership, public safety, and the goal to resume full service on June 20, 2021.

• Approved May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority fare structure. The meeting also includes a presentation on RTA ridership incentives.

• Public hearing on draft adjustments to the fare structure

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review RTA presentations. The body will discuss ridership incentives, the implementation of phased new links, and a preliminary concept for an interim downtown transit center.

• RTA Ridership Incentives
• Service Restoration/Phased New Links Implementation
• Preliminary Concept for the Interim Downtown Transit Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to vote on several procurement awards and grant applications. The body will discuss service restoration, ridership incentives, and insurance renewals. An executive session is scheduled to address union negotiations and a legal matter involving Riverwalk.

• Award for Rampart Streetcar Line: Emergency Recovery Project Construction
• Authorization for Fixed Route Bus and Para Transit Vehicle purchases
• Awards for Transit Security Services and Vehicle Fluids and Lube
• Grant applications for FY 2021 Sections 5307, 5339, and 5337
• Amendment No. 8 to the RTA & DOTD Ferry Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

The Board approved a return to full transit schedules and New Links implementation starting June 20, 2021. The commission also authorized the purchase of fixed route and paratransit vehicles and approved several service and insurance contracts. A proposal for ridership incentives was continued to the June 22 meeting.

• Approved Service Restoration/Phased New Links Implementation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Fixed Route Buses from New Flyer of America, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Paratransit Vehicles from Creative Bus Sales (unanimous)
• Approved $1,290,548 insurance renewal for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Ferry Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Amendment No. 8 with DOTD (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Vehicle Fluids and Lube, Transit Security Services, and Rampart Streetcar Emergency Recovery (unanimous)
• Approved three FY 2021 grant applications for Sections 5307, 5339, and 5337 (unanimous)
• Tabled ridership incentives pilot to June 22, 2021

Finance Committee

The RTA Finance Committee will review March financial statements and capital projects reports. The meeting includes discussions on transit security services and several federal grant application submittals.

• Rampart Streetcar Line: Emergency Recovery Project Award Construction Project
• Renewal of various RTA insurance coverages for 2021-2022
• Proposed FY 2021 Section 5307, 5339, and 5337 grant application submittals
• Procurement of vehicle fluids and lube
• Transit security services discussion

The meeting was conducted via telephone and video conference due to COVID-19. The provided minutes list the agenda items discussed, but do not record any votes or final decisions.

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet virtually to review agency reports and discuss transit updates. The agenda includes discussions on service restoration, ferry operations, and public safety.

• Service Restoration/Phased New Links Implementation discussion
• RTA Ridership Incentives discussion
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Review of meeting minutes from February, March, and April 2021

The committee unanimously approved meeting minutes from February 11, March 11, and April 8, 2021. Staff presented plans for a temporary fare reduction and service restoration, including a return to full service on June 20, 2021, though no formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Approved February 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review hurricane preparedness. The session includes updates on paratransit ADA events and operations.

• Annual ADA Hurricane Event for Paratransit
• Office of Emergency Preparedness presentation
• Operations update

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review agency reports and approve consent agenda items. The meeting includes discussions on CARES Act funding, bus facility reports, and transit security grants.

• CARES Act Funding (21-032)
• New Flyer Proprietary Parts (21-029)
• Resolution to Ratify Purchase of Inventory (21-040)
• FY2021 Department of Homeland Security Transit Security Grant (21-052)
• Executive Session regarding Riverwalk Marketplace, LLC v. RTA

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions regarding proprietary parts, CARES Act funding, and inventory purchases. They also ratified a revised report for a $1.3 million bus facilities grant and adopted a Department of Homeland Security Transit Security Grant.

• Approved New Flyer Proprietary Parts (Resolution No. 21-021) unanimously
• Approved CARES Act Funding (Resolution No. 21-022) unanimously
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Resolution No. 21-023) unanimously
• Approved Resolution to Ratify Purchase of Inventory (Resolution No. 21-024) unanimously
• Ratified 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Large Urban Areas Revised Report (Resolution No. 21-022) unanimously
• Approved FY2021 Department of Homeland Security Transit Security Grant (Resolution 21-026) unanimously
• Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review February financial statements, discuss CARES Act funding, and consider a resolution to ratify inventory purchases. A new business item on the Connecting Communities Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) planning project is also on the agenda.

• New Flyer Proprietary Parts 21-029
• CARES Act Funding 21-032
• Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 21-039
• Resolution to Ratify Purchase of Inventory 21-040
• Connecting Communities-NORTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Project 21-038

The Finance Committee approved the Connecting Communities Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Project and several procurement items. The committee also approved the February and March 2021 meeting minutes. Staff provided reports on COVID-19 ridership declines and the status of various infrastructure projects.

• Approved Connecting Communities - NORTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Project (Unanimous)
• Approved New Flyer Proprietary Parts (Unanimous)
• Approved CARES Act Funding (Unanimous)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of inventory from Transdev (Unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Deferred Amendment of ADP Contract until May 13, 2021

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet virtually to review monthly status reports and agency updates. The agenda includes consideration of previous meeting minutes from February and March 2021.

• Review of February 11, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of March 11, 2021, meeting minutes
• Chief Operations Officer monthly status report
• Ferry operations report
• Public safety report

The committee deferred the approval of meeting minutes from February and March 2021 to a future meeting. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding ridership, safety, and ferry operations.

• Deferred February 11, 2021 meeting minutes to May 13, 2021
• Deferred March 11, 2021 meeting minutes to May 13, 2021
• Approved motion to adjourn

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive presentations and rider feedback. The session focuses on transit infrastructure and service updates.

• Presentation on Algiers Point Ferry
• Presentation on 2021 Shelter Project
• Rider feedback session for comments, questions, or concerns

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to discuss transit network redesign and the Downtown Regional Transit Center. The body will also consider safety plan revisions and specific facility repairs.

• New Links Network Redesign Plan - Final Recommendations
• Downtown Regional Transit Center
• Agency Safety Plan Revision
• RTA Randolph Building Sewer Repairs
• Approval of Routematch Contract

The Board unanimously adopted the New Links Network Redesign Final Plan and approved the pursuit of land and funding for a $20.5 million Downtown Regional Transit Center at the Basin Street location. The Board also approved an updated Agency Safety Plan and several federal grant applications for buses and facilities.

• Adopted New Links Network Redesign Plan - Final Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Regional Transit Center project and $20.5M estimated cost (Unanimous)
• Adopted Agency Safety Plan Revision (Unanimous)
• Approved RTA Randolph Building Sewer Repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Routematch Contract (Unanimous)
• Adopted Fixed Route Service Standards Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Low or No Emission Grant Program application (Unanimous)
• Approved 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant for Non-Revenue Vehicles (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The RTA Finance Committee will meet virtually to review January financial statements and procurement status reports. The committee will also consider sewer repairs for the RTA Randolph Building and the approval of a Routematch contract.

• January Financial Statements (21-031)
• RTA Randolph Building Sewer Repairs (21-013)
• Approval of Routematch Contract (21-019)
• Procurement Status Report

The Finance Committee approved contracts for sewer repairs at the Randolph Building and the purchase of Routematch software. The committee also reviewed January financial statements and discussed potential fare structure analyses and monthly pass reductions.

• Approved RTA Randolph Building Sewer Repairs contract with Industrial and Mechanical (unanimous)
• Approved Routematch software contract (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of meeting minutes

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will discuss the final recommendations for the New Links Network Redesign Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of fixed route service standards, ferry operations, and capital projects.

• New Links Network Redesign Plan - Final Recommendations 21-015
• Fixed Route Service Standards Policy 21-024
• March Capital Project Report
• Downtown Regional Transit Center 21-021
• Agency Safety Plan Revision

The committee unanimously approved the Fixed Route Service Standards Policy to provide a framework for evaluating and designing transit services. Staff also presented reports on ridership, capital projects, and a proposed site for a new Downtown Regional Transit Center.

• Approved Fixed Route Service Standards Policy (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to review agency reports and the New Links Final Network Plan. The agenda includes a presentation on on-time performance and several items for the consent agenda.

• New Links Final Network Plan presentation
• Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project contract amendment with AECOM Engineering
• Bus remanufactured and overhauled engines procurement
• Review of December financial statements
• Agency Wide Work Policies 21-001

The Board adopted a memorandum to designate the RTA as a closed Point of Dispensing site for COVID-19 vaccines. The Board also approved agency-wide work policies and contracts for bus engines and streetcar recovery. The New Links Final Network Plan was referred to the Operations & Administration Committee.

• Adopted MOU to designate RTA as a closed COVID-19 vaccine Point of Dispensing site (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lori Bartholomew to RTA's Pension Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Agency Wide Work Policies Resolution No. 21-007 (unanimous)
• Approved amended contract with AECOM for Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Work (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Bus Remanufactured and Overhauled Engines Resolution No. 21-009 (unanimous)
• Adopted January 26, 2021 Board Minutes
• Referred New Links Final Network Plan to Operations & Administration Committee
• Approved Consent Agenda Resolution No. 21-006 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review December financial statements and two procurement items. The meeting includes a proposed contract amendment for AECOM Engineering regarding the Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project.

• Contract amendment for AECOM Engineering (Rampart Streetcar Line: Emergency Recovery Project)
• Procurement for bus remanufactured and overhauled engines (21-008)
• Review of December financial statements

The committee approved referring two procurement items to the Board's Consent Agenda for the February 23, 2021 meeting. The items include an engineering contract amendment for the Rampart Streetcar Line and a contract for bus engine overhauls.

• Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred AECOM Engineering contract amendment for Rampart Streetcar Line ($63,000 to $190,000) to Board Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Referred not-to-exceed $1 million contract for bus remanufactured and overhauled engines to Board Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will receive reports on monthly operations, citywide vaccination support, and capital projects. The agenda also includes presentations regarding ferry operations and the New Links Plan.

• February Capital Projects Report 21-007
• Ferry Operations Presentation & Update
• RPC Update on New Links Plan
• RTA Citywide Vaccination Support report

The committee approved the January 14, 2021, meeting minutes. The session primarily consisted of operational reports regarding ridership, ferry assets, public safety, and capital project updates.

• Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to review a presentation of Board Policies and agency-wide work policies. The meeting includes a review of a Work Policy Resolution Draft and a signed Work Policy Board Report.

• Presentation of RTA Board Policies
• Review of Agency Wide Work Policies including attire, attendance, and ethics
• Review of Work Policy Resolution Draft
• Consideration of Executive Committee Minutes from August 13, 2020 and December 11, 2020

The Executive Committee approved 40 proposed agency-wide work policies and referred them to the full Board. The committee also approved meeting minutes from August 13 and December 11, 2020.

• Approved Executive Committee Minutes from August 13, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Committee Minutes from December 11, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved 40 agency-wide work policies and referred to full Board
• Approved Resolution regarding agency-wide work policies (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to discuss and vote on several procurement items, including amendments and authorizations for contracts related to the Canal Street Ferry Terminal, West Bank Ferry Terminal renovations, and the St. Charles Streetcar Line ADA project. The meeting also includes standard reports and a consent agenda.

• Amendment to Woodward-APC's contract for Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project (Resolution 20-069)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for West Bank Ferry Terminal renovations (Resolution 20-070)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for St. Charles Streetcar Line ADA project (Resolution 20-071)

The Board approved contract amendments for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal and signed cooperative agreements with the City of New Orleans for the Algiers Ferry Terminal and St. Charles Streetcar ADA projects. The Board also extended a temporary staffing contract with Robert Half International.

• Approved amendment to Woodward-APC's contract for Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for Algiers Ferry Terminal Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for St. Charles Streetcar Line ADA Project (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension with Robert Half International for temporary staffing (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting minutes from December 15, 2020
• Approved motion to enter and then leave Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter (Unanimous)