New Orleans Regional Transit Authority public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget. The board will also hold elections for officers and committee assignments.

• 2023 Operating & Capital Budget Report
• Amendment/Extension to the Exclusive Right to Market Advertising Space on RTA Buses, Streetcars, Ferries, and Ferry Terminals
• 2023 Agency Safety Plan
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Committee Assignments
• RTA Work Policies New and Amended (Deferred)

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority scheduled a special meeting and annual retreat for December 9, 2022. This meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

• Annual Retreat Canceled

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive an informational report regarding the 2023 Operating & Capital Draft Budget. The committee will also consider an authorization for an amendment or extension to the exclusive right to market advertising space on RTA buses, streetcars, ferries, and ferry terminals.

• Informational Report on the 2023 Operating & Capital Draft Budget
• Amendment/Extension to the Exclusive Right to Market Advertising Space on RTA Buses, Streetcars, Ferries, and Ferry Terminals (22-166)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports on paratransit, ferry operations, and public safety. The body is scheduled to consider authorizations for the 2023 Agency Safety Plan and new or amended RTA work policies.

• RTA Work Policies New and Amended 22-146
• 2023 Agency Safety Plan 22-169
• Paratransit Update
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will receive updates on Bus Rapid Transit and the Bus Network Re-Design Launch, followed by public feedback. The meeting is in-person with masks encouraged.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Update
• Update on the Bus Network Re-Design Launch
• Public Feedback on the Bus Network Re-Design Launch

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will review a draft of the 2023 Operating & Capital Budget. The board is also considering several contracts and project amendments via a consent agenda.

• Overview of 2023 Operating & Capital Budget Draft
• Ferry Terminal Security Cameras (22-160)
• Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees [2022-2023] (22-161)
• Janitorial Services Contract (22-162)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment Request to Woodward-APC’s Contract (22-163)

The Board adopted resolutions for ferry terminal security cameras and a contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project. A janitorial services contract was delayed due to a protest, with the current vendor remaining on a month-to-month basis. The Board also reviewed the proposed 2023 budget and September ridership data.

• Approved Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ferry Terminal Security Cameras, Resolution No. 22-090 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Resolution No. 22-091 (Unanimous)
• Approved month-to-month extension of Janitorial Services Contract pending protest resolution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project Amendment Request to Woodward-APC's Contract, Resolution No. 22-092 (Unanimous)
• Approved entry into Executive Session

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2023 Operating & Capital Draft Budget. The body will also consider authorizations for security cameras, insurance, and janitorial services.

• Informational Report on the 2023 Operating & Capital Draft Budget
• Ferry Terminal Security Cameras (22-160)
• Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees [2022-2023] (22-161)
• Janitorial Services Contract (22-162)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment Request to Woodward-APC’s Contract (22-163)

The Finance Committee approved several procurement contracts, including security cameras for the ferry terminal and workers' compensation insurance. The committee also reviewed the 2023 Operating & Capital Draft Budget and received reports on ridership recovery and DBE participation.

• Approved meeting minutes from October 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ferry Terminal Security Cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Janitorial Services Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment request to Woodward-APC's contract (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from the CEO, COO, and other departments. Discussion items include updates on paratransit, ferry operations, public safety, and bus rapid transit.

• Paratransit Update
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Update

The meeting was held on November 10, 2022. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on operations and the New Links bus re-design. The meeting includes a dedicated period for rider feedback.

• Operations Update
• Bus Re-Design Update (New Links)
• Rider Feedback

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and a consent agenda. The board is considering several contract amendments and state capital outlay requests for ferry services.

• Amendment requests for Infinity and Woodward-APC contracts regarding the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the Port of New Orleans and RTA
• FY 2023-2024 State Capital Outlay Requests for a Vehicle Ferry Replacement Study and Ferry Maintenance Barge Replacement
• Transit Security Services contract with SEAL Security Services
• Purchase of portable radios

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and amendments, including those for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal and transit security. The board also authorized state capital outlay requests for ferry replacement studies and maintenance barge replacement.

• Approved amendment to RTA Website Services resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal amendment for Infinity (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal amendment for Woodward-APC (unanimous)
• Approved SEAL Security Services for transit security (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of portable radios (unanimous)
• Approved State Capital Outlay Request for Vehicle Ferry Replacement Study (unanimous)
• Approved State Capital Outlay Request for Ferry Maintenance Barge Replacement (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The RTA Finance Committee will consider several procurements, including amendments for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project, a cooperative agreement with the Port of New Orleans, and transit security services. The committee will also review state capital outlay requests for ferry replacement studies and bus facilities grants.

• Amendment to contract for RTA website services (22-136)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans for Canal Street Ferry Terminal (22-145)
• Amendment to Infinity Contract for Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project (22-147)
• Transit Security Services contract with SEAL Security Services (22-149)
• FY 2023-2024 State Capital Outlay Request for Vehicle Ferry Replacement Study (22-151)

The Finance Committee approved several procurement authorizations, including contracts for transit security and portable radios. The committee also approved three grant requests for bus facilities and ferry replacement studies. A draft budget is expected by the end of October for board review.

• Approved Amendment to Correct Original Resolution for RTA Website (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Port of New Orleans and RTA (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment request to Infinity Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment request to Woodward-APC’s Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Portable Radios (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 State Capital Outlay Requests for Vehicle Ferry Replacement Study and Ferry Maintenance Barge Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities: Large Urban Areas grant (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and authorizations. The body is reviewing new and amended RTA work policies and receiving updates on the bus network redesign and RTA Flex Pilot.

• Authorization of RTA Work Policies New and Amended 22-146
• Bus Network Re-Design Launch Update
• Update on RTA Flex Pilot

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will hear an update on the Bus Re-Design Rollout (New Links), covering operations and customer service. The meeting also includes a period for rider feedback. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2022.

• Update on Bus Re-Design Rollout (New Links)
• Operations update
• Customer service update
• Rider feedback session
• Next meeting: November 2, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss operational updates and the New Links bus network redesign. The body is considering authorizations for fare policy, work policies, and a "Pink Tax" exemption.

• Authorization of Fare Policy 22-137
• Authorization of RTA "Pink Tax" Exemption 22-138
• FY 2022 All Stations Accessibility Program Grant Application 22-139
• Ratification of New Links Title VI Analysis 22-142
• Review of July 2022 Financials 22-143

The Board of Commissioners adopted a new Fare Policy and a 'Pink Tax' exemption. They also approved several procurement items for vehicle amendments and infrastructure, and ratified the New Links Title VI Analysis.

• Approved new Fare Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted RTA 'Pink Tax' Exemption (unanimous)
• Approved $376,772 for Switch Points/Tongues (unanimous)
• Adopted amended RTA Work Policies for Safety Sensitive Employees (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 All Stations Accessibility Program Grant Application for St. Charles Street study (unanimous)
• Approved Office Space Planning (unanimous)
• Approved Fleet Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Card Services (unanimous)
• Ratified New Links Title VI Analysis (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2022, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of quorum.

Operations & Administration Committee

This meeting of the New Orleans RTA Operations & Administration Committee was cancelled because not enough board members were present to conduct business. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda was final but no items were considered.

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an update on the New Links bus re-design rollout. Staff members will be available to answer questions regarding changes to bus routes, schedules, and the Le Pass transit app.

• Update on Bus Re-Design Rollout (New Links)
• Information session on Le Pass transit app and route/schedule changes

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss procurement authorizations and contract amendments. The session includes updates on the New Links communication strategy and the Strategic Mobility Plan.

• Security Vehicles authorization (22-116)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment requests for Infinity (22-117) and Royal Engineering (22-118) contracts
• FY2022 Passenger Ferry Grant for Algiers Point Ferry Terminal and Lower Algiers Maintenance Facility (22-127)
• New Links Implementation Promotional Fare (22-124)
• Contract extension for August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services (22-121)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Strategic Mobility Plan and approved multiple procurement items, including security vehicles and ferry terminal project amendments. The board also approved a promotional fare for the New Links implementation, pending City Council approval.

• Adopted Strategic Mobility Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved procurement of Security Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment for Infinity contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment for Royal Engineering contract (Unanimous)
• Approved New Links Implementation Promotional Fare (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Passenger Ferry Grant for Algiers Point and Lower Algiers projects (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Fred Neal to the Finance Committee (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review procurement authorizations and reports. The body will consider contract awards for security vehicles and amendments for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project.

• Authorization to award Security Vehicles (22-116)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment Request to Infinity contract (22-117)
• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment Request to Royal Engineering contract (22-118)
• Extension of August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract (22-121)

The Finance Committee authorized several procurement awards, including security vehicles and contract amendments for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project. The committee also approved an extension for janitorial services.

• Authorized award for Security Vehicles (Enactment No: 22-062)
• Authorized Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment to Infinity contract (Enactment No: 22-063)
• Authorized Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment to Royal Engineering contract (Enactment No: 22-064)
• Authorized extension of August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract (Enactment No: 22-067)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to review reports from the CEO, COO, and public safety officials. The body is seeking authorization for the Strategic Mobility Plan.

• Authorization of Strategic Mobility Plan 22-122

The Operations & Administration Committee unanimously approved the Strategic Mobility Plan to prioritize capital projects and identify funding. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from July 14, 2022.

• Approved Strategic Mobility Plan (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to fill leadership roles. The body will elect a Board Chair and appoint chairs for the Executive and Finance committees.

• Election of RTA Board Chair
• Appointment of Executive Committee Chair
• Appointment of Finance Committee Chair

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to elect leadership and assign committee chairs. Commissioner Raymond was elected Chairman and Commissioner Walton was elected Vice-Chairman.

• Elected Commissioner Raymond as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Walton as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Walton as Chairman of Finance and Executive Committees
• Appointed Commissioner Neal as Chairman of Operations Committee

Riders Advisory Committee

The RTA Riders Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the New Links implementation update and review rider feedback. The agenda also includes opening remarks from the Deputy CEO.

• New Links implementation update
• Rider feedback discussion

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and procurement authorizations. The body is deciding on several grant applications and the award for the Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project.

• Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project award
• FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for Fiscal Years 2023-2025
• Renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance 2022-2023
• New Links Implementation Infrastructure Support

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant applications, the 2021 financial audit reports, and a construction award for the Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project. The board also adopted DBE goals for 2023-2025 and authorized infrastructure support for the New Links project.

• Approved Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project construction award (unanimous)
• Adopted RTA CY2021 Single Audit Report (unanimous)
• Adopted CY2021 Financial Audit Report (unanimous)
• Adopted DBE Goals for Fiscal Years 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved New Links Implementation Infrastructure Support (unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 grant applications for Bus and Bus Facilities, Section 5307, Section 5337, and Section 5339 (unanimous)
• Deferred Advertising Campaigns and Media Buying Services

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements and authorize awards for print services and the Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project. The body will also consider several FY 2022 grant applications and DBE goals for 2023-2025.

• Award for Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project construction
• Award for print services for RTA printed materials
• FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application
• FY 2022 Section 5307, 5337, and 5339 grant applications
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goals for Fiscal Years 2023-2025

The Finance Committee approved a construction project for the Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery and set a 32% DBE goal for fiscal years 2023-2025. The committee also approved several federal grant applications and print services. Financial reports indicated a ridership recovery and a surplus in the operating reserve.

• Approved Rampart Streetcar Line Emergency Recovery Project construction award (unanimous)
• Approved 32% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for FY 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Section 5307 grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Section 5337 grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Section 5339 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Print Services for RTA printed materials (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will receive reports from the CEO, operations, ferry, public safety, and diversity offices. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed; the agenda consists mainly of informational updates and routine business.

• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2022 meeting
• Chief Operations Officer's Report
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Update from the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of operational reports regarding ridership, ferry hurricane planning, and public safety, as well as updates on the upcoming New Links project.

• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is meeting to receive updates on the New Links implementation and the Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP). The committee will also consider meeting minutes from August 18, 2021.

• New Links Implementation Update
• Update on RTA's Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP)
• Consideration of August 18, 2021 meeting minutes

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2022, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held in person on August 3, 2022, with the key agenda item being the deployment of New Links and proposed route changes.

• Meeting canceled for July 6, 2022
• Next meeting August 3, 2022 in person
• Key agenda: New Links deployment and proposed route changes

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to discuss a labor contract with ATU Local 1560. The board will also review updated work policies and a line of credit resolution.

• Labor agreement with ATU Local 1560
• RTA Work Policies New and Amended (22-085)
• RTA Line of Credit resolution to rescind and replace 19-092 (22-088)
• Executive session regarding Jasmine Berry v. RTA, et al (Civil District Court No. 2016-10803)

The Board approved a four-year contract with ATU Local 1560 and updated agency work policies. The Board also adopted a new line of credit and approved the meeting minutes from May 24, 2022.

• Approved labor agreement with ATU Local 1560 for 542 positions, including a 10.25% pay increase over four years (Unanimous)
• Adopted RTA Work Policies New and Amended, excluding the Compensation Policy (Unanimous)
• Adopted RTA Line of Credit, rescinding and replacing Resolution Number 19-092 (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda via Resolution No. 22-043 (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee will consider authorizing a new line of credit, rescinding and replacing Resolution 19-092. The committee will also review April financials, a DBE report, and minutes from the prior meeting. The meeting is held virtually due to Louisiana emergency provisions.

• Authorization to replace RTA line of credit (Resolution 19-092)
• Review of April 2022 financial statements
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) report
• Approval of April 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved an amended resolution to increase the JP Morgan Chase line of credit for declared emergencies from $50,000 to $100,000. The committee also expanded the list of authorized users for the credit line during emergencies. Additionally, the committee approved the meeting minutes from April 14, 2022.

• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved increasing emergency line of credit from $50,000 to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Gerard Guter, Mike Smith, Craig Toomey, Ronald Baptiste, and Jacques Robichaux as authorized users during declared emergencies (unanimous)
• Approved adding Lona Hankins as an authorized user during declared emergencies (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will consider approving new and amended RTA work policies (Resolution 22-085). The agenda also includes reports from the CEO, COO, and updates on ferry operations, public safety, and diversity initiatives.

• Resolution 22-085: new and amended RTA work policies for committee vote
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Update from the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• New Links Update

The committee unanimously approved a set of new and amended RTA work policies, including a new online process for public records requests. Other business consisted of operational reports on ridership, safety, and the New Links project progress.

• Approved RTA Work Policies New and Amended (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on operations and the Strategic Mobility Plan. The session includes a progress report on New Links and a period for rider feedback.

• Operations Report
• New Links Update
• Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) Update
• Rider Feedback

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review procurement authorizations and insurance renewals. The body will also swear in Jefferson Parish Commissioners.

• Rail Maintenance Vehicle Purchase (22-027)
• Transit Security Services (22-076)
• Oracle Cloud ERP (22-079)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Audubon Nature Institute and RTA (22-064)
• Renewal of various RTA Insurance Coverages 2022-23 (22-083)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several procurement items, including a rail maintenance vehicle and transit security services. The board also swore in two new commissioners from Jefferson Parish and approved the renewal of insurance coverages for 2022-23.

• Approved Rail Maintenance Vehicle Purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved RTA Mentor Protégé Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Audubon Nature Institute (Unanimous)
• Approved amended RTA Work Policies (Unanimous)
• Approved Transit Security Services contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Oracle Cloud ERP (Unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Various RTA Insurance Coverages 2022-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 12, 2022, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for May 12, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2022.

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to receive operational updates. The body will discuss the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and an ADA hurricane preparedness event.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Update
• ADA Hurricane Preparedness Event
• Operations Update

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review financial reports and a consent agenda. The body will consider several service contracts and a grant application for buses and facilities.

• Amendment to Woodward-APC’s contract for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project
• FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application
• Ratification of the 2022 RAISE Grant Application
• Contracts for Out of Shop Bus Diagnostic and Repairs, Mobile Application Replacement, and Temporary Janitorial Services
• Executive session regarding Morial Convention Center vs. the Regional Transit Authority

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of operational contracts, including mobile app replacement and janitorial services. The board also ratified a 2022 RAISE Grant application and adopted resolutions of appreciation for three commissioners.

• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions of Appreciation for Commissioners Wegner, Tillery, and Sarwar (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolution No. 22-023 (unanimous)
• Approved Out of Shop Bus Diagnostic and Repairs Resolution No. 22-021 (unanimous)
• Approved Leadership & Change Management Training Resolution No. 22-022 (unanimous)
• Approved Clever Device Maintenance Agreement Resolution No. 22-024 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Janitorial Services Contract Resolution No. 22-025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 RAISE Grant Application Resolution No. 22-031 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review various procurements and reports. The body will consider contracts for bus repairs, training, and janitorial services, as well as a contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project.

• Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project: Amendment to Woodward-APC’s Contract
• Out of Shop Bus Diagnostic and Repairs
• Mobile Application Replacement
• Clever Device Maintenance Agreement
• Temporary Janitorial Services Contract

The Finance Committee approved several operational contracts, including bus diagnostics, janitorial services, and a mobile application replacement. The committee also approved the FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application and a contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal project.

• Approved Out of Shop Bus Diagnostic and Repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Leadership & Change Management Training (unanimous)
• Approved Clever Device Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Janitorial Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved CY2021 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project amendment to Woodward-APC (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Application Replacement (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will discuss and potentially approve a resolution granting the CEO limited signature authority to update Cooperative Endeavor Agreements. The meeting also includes reports on operations, ferry service, public safety, and updates on New Links and BRT projects.

• Resolution 22-068: Limited signature authority for CEO to update Cooperative Endeavor Agreements
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• New Links Update
• BRT Update

The Committee approved a resolution granting the CEO limited signature authority to update Cooperative Endeavor Agreements. The Committee also approved the meeting minutes from March 10, 2022.

• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved limited signature authority for the CEO to update Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (Resolution 22-068/Enactment 22-029)

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The cancellation was made to accommodate community meetings regarding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project.

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider a consent agenda with several items, including a classification and compensation study, a TVM machine purchase, new work policies, a Clever System procurement for ferry integration, amendments to fixed route service standards, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Kenner. The board will also receive reports from committees and the CEO, and discuss the federal agenda.

• Classification and Compensation Study (22-023)
• TVM Machine Purchase (22-024)
• RTA Work Policies New and Amended (22-045)
• Authorization to procure Clever System to integrate Ferry Mode (22-048)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between City of Kenner and RTA (22-053)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a series of resolutions covering work policies, service standards, and equipment purchases. They also approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Kenner and a classification and compensation study.

• Adopted February 22, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approved Classification and Compensation Study (Resolution No. 22-015)
• Approved TVM Machine Purchases (Resolution No. 22-016)
• Adopted new and amended RTA Work Policies (Resolution No. 22-017)
• Approved procurement of Clever System to integrate Ferry Mode (Resolution No. 22-018)
• Adopted amendments to Fixed Route Service Standards (Resolution No. 22-019)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Kenner (Resolution No. 22-020)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (Resolution No. 22-014)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee is meeting to review reports on public safety, ferry operations, and New Links. The body will consider resolutions regarding work policies, fixed route service standards, and an agreement with the City of Kenner.

• RTA Work Policies New and Amended 22-045
• Amendments to Fixed Route Service Standards 22-049
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City of Kenner and the RTA 22-053
• New Links Title VI Analysis 22-047

The committee adopted the February 10, 2022, meeting minutes. Three resolutions regarding work policies, fixed route service standards, and a cooperative agreement with the City of Kenner were referred to the Consent Agenda. The meeting included reports on ridership, the New Links implementation, and ferry operations.

• Adopted February 10, 2022, meeting minutes (22-054)
• Referred RTA Work Policies New and Amended (22-045) to Consent Agenda
• Referred Amendments to Fixed Route Service Standards (22-049) to Consent Agenda
• Referred Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between City of Kenner and RTA (22-053) to Consent Agenda

Finance Committee

The RTA Finance Committee will meet virtually to review reports from the CEO, CFO, and various departments. The committee will also consider several procurement items ranging from vehicle maintenance to COVID-19 testing services.

• Procurement of TVM Machine (22-024)
• Procurement of Rail Maintenance Vehicle (22-027)
• Bus Diagnostic and Repairs (22-031)
• Clever System procurement to integrate Ferry Mode (22-048)
• On-Site COVID-19 Testing Services (22-052)

The Finance Committee approved a classification and compensation study and the procurement of the Clever System to integrate ferry modes. Several procurement items, including rail maintenance vehicles and bus diagnostics, were deferred. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from February 10, 2022.

• Approved February 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Classification and Compensation Study (unanimous)
• Approved procurement of Clever System to integrate ferry (unanimous)
• Deferred Rail Maintenance Vehicle Purchase
• Deferred Bus Diagnostic and Repairs
• Deferred RTA Mentor Protege Program
• Deferred Leadership & Change Management Training
• Deferred Print Services for RTA Printed Materials

Riders Advisory Committee

The RTA Riders Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on post-Mardi Gras operations and on-time performance. The committee will also hear rider feedback and set the next meeting date.

• Post 2022 Mardi Gras Update
• On-Time Performance Update
• Rider Feedback

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and upcoming service changes for Mardi Gras 2022. The agenda includes several items regarding facility maintenance, vehicle support, and contract amendments.

• 2022 Mardi Gras Service Changes
• Napoleon Avenue Facility Renovation and Rebuild at 403 Napoleon Avenue
• Rampart Streetcar Emergency Recovery Project: AECOM engineering contract amendment
• Non-Revenue Support Vehicles
• Katrina-Rita CDBG Grant Program

The Board adopted several contracts for facility maintenance, vehicle support, and the Rampart Streetcar project. Commissioners also authorized staff to enter negotiations for transit facilities development.

• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted Napoleon Avenue Facility Renovation and Rebuild (Enactment No: 22-008)
• Adopted Non-Revenue Support Vehicles (Enactment No: 22-009)
• Adopted Contract for Background Services (Enactment No: 22-010)
• Adopted AECOM Engineering Contract amendment for Rampart Streetcar Emergency Recovery Project (Enactment No: 22-011)
• Adopted Katrina-Rita CDBG Grant Program (Enactment No: 22-012)
• Adopted Facility Maintenance & Construction Support Services (Enactment No: 22-013)
• Adopted resolution authorizing staff to enter negotiations for Transit Facilities Development

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several procurement items, including a renovation project at the Napoleon Avenue facility and an emergency recovery project for the Rampart Streetcar. The agenda also includes reports from the CEO, CFO, and DBE, as well as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Napoleon Avenue Facility Renovation and Rebuild at 403 Napoleon Avenue
• Rampart Streetcar Emergency Recovery Project: Amend AECOM's Engineering Contract
• Non-Revenue Support Vehicles
• Contract for Background Services
• Katrina-Rita CDBG Grant Program

The committee approved directives to conduct a transportation accessibility and feasibility study and to coordinate with Jefferson Parish for regional paratransit services. Several procurement items were approved to move forward to the Board of Commissioners' consent agenda.

• Approved directive to conduct accessibility and feasibility study of all transportation modes and stops
• Approved directive to engage with Jefferson Parish to improve regional paratransit services
• Approved $4.7M Napoleon Avenue Facility Renovation and Rebuild for Board consent agenda
• Approved Non-Revenue Support Vehicles procurement for Board consent agenda
• Approved Contract for Background Services for Board consent agenda
• Approved Rampart Streetcar Emergency Recovery Project AECOM contract amendment for Board consent agenda
• Approved Katrina-Rita CDBG Grant Program procurement for Board consent agenda
• Approved Facility Maintenance & Construction Support Services for Board consent agenda

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee is meeting to review reports and minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and status reports from leadership and departments.

• Consideration of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding workforce recovery from the Omicron variant, ferry operations for Mardi Gras 2022, and public safety updates.

• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The RTA Riders Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the On Time Performance Improvement Plan and to discuss 2022 Mardi Gras service changes. The meeting also includes rider feedback and opening remarks from the CEO.

• On Time Performance (OTP) Improvement Plan Presentation
• 2022 Mardi Gras Service Changes
• Rider Feedback session

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss a Coordinated Fare Modernization Initiative and a 2022 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans. The board will also consider procurement for janitorial services and safety planning.

• Coordinated Fare Modernization Initiative
• RTA & City of New Orleans 2022 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
• Temporary Janitorial Services Contract
• Crowd Control Change Order Canal Street Ferry
• 2022 Agency Safety Plan

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 Agency Safety Plan and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans. Other approved actions included a temporary janitorial services contract and a change order for crowd control at the Canal Street Ferry. The Board also reviewed audits on on-time performance and a fare modernization study.

• Approved 2022 Agency Safety Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Janitorial Services Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Crowd Control Change Order for Canal Street Ferry (Unanimous)
• Adopted 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities: Large Urban Areas (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Meeting Minutes from December 14, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee will consider meeting minutes, reports from the CEO and CFO, a DBE report, and two procurement items: a bus and bus facilities grant and a change order for crowd control at the Canal Street Ferry. No votes on ordinances or major policy changes are listed.

• 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities: Large Urban Areas 21-216
• Crowd Control Change Order Canal Street Ferry 22-001

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the use of 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds for non-revenue vehicles and a crowd control change order for the Canal Street Ferry. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021.

• Approved 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funding for non-revenue vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Crowd Control Change Order for Canal Street Ferry (Unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will review agency reports including ferry operations and public safety. The agenda includes consideration of the 2022 Agency Safety Plan and an update on the New Links Implementation Plan.

• 2022 Agency Safety Plan 22-002
• New Links Implementation Plan Update
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

The committee approved the 2022 Agency Safety Plan and the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. Officials reported service delays due to COVID-19 and presented an update on the New Links short-term service plan.

• Approved 2022 Agency Safety Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The RTA Riders Advisory Committee will review the agency's new website and receive an update on on-time performance. The meeting also includes a session for rider feedback.

• Presentation of RTA's new website
• On-time performance update
• Rider feedback session