New Orleans Regional Transit Authority public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for December 21, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had included the rescission of Board Resolution 23-060 and personnel matters.

• Rescission of Board Resolution 23-060 (Resolution 23-218)
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an annual retreat to discuss organizational goals and governance. The session includes a CEO report and 2024 action planning. An executive session is scheduled to discuss O.E. v RTA and BRC Construction Group LLC.

• Chief Executive Officer's Report by Lona Hankins
• 2024 Action Planning for priorities, goals, and strategies
• Executive Session regarding O.E. v RTA
• Executive Session regarding BRC Construction Group LLC

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss the CY 2024 Operating and Capital Budget. The board will also elect officers and consider several procurement authorizations and contract amendments.

• CY 2024 Operating and Capital Budget Report
• Purchase of Ford Paratransit Vans and Ford F-350 Trucks
• Licensing Agreement with Mignon Faget
• Napoleon Facility Rehabilitation amendments for lead paint abatement and builder's risk insurance
• Contract award for Human Resource Services

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 budget and elected Mark Raymond as Chairperson and Art Walton as Vice Chairperson. The board also authorized several vehicle purchases and facility rehabilitation contracts.

• Adopted CY2024 Operating & Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Raymond as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Art Walton as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford Paratransit Vans (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Cab and Chassis Ford F-350 Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved Napoleon Facility Rehabilitation amendment to Landmark Consulting Contract (5 yes, 2 abstain, 1 absent)
• Adopted Amendment to the Drug and Alcohol Policy (HC23) (unanimous)
• Adopted The Advocate as the Official Journal (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will discuss the outreach and communication strategy for service changes scheduled for January 14, 2024. The body will also consider authorizations for policy amendments regarding drug and alcohol rules and boardroom use.

• Outreach and Communication Strategy Presentation for January 14, 2024 Service Changes
• Amendment to the Drug and Alcohol Policy (HC23)
• Boardroom and Conference Room Use Policy (GEN5)

The Operations & Administration Committee approved an amendment to the Drug and Alcohol Policy and a new Boardroom and Conference Room Use Policy. The committee also reviewed reports on transit funding shortfalls, vehicle requirements, and the communication strategy for January 2024 service changes.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to the Drug and Alcohol Policy (HC23) (unanimous)
• Approved Boardroom and Conference Room Use Policy (GEN5) (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will present the CY2024 Budget and consider several procurement authorizations and contract amendments. The meeting includes reports from the CEO, CFO, and Chief Planning and Capital Project Officer.

• RTA CY2024 Operating and Capital Budget (23-200)
• Purchase of Ford Paratransit Vans (23-190) and Ford F-350 Trucks (23-198)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for Ferry Appropriation Funds (23-201)
• Three amendments for Napoleon Facility Rehabilitation regarding insurance, lead paint abatement, and consulting
• Contract renewals for Janitorial services, Clever Devices maintenance, and Canon printer support

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee will review an outreach and communication strategy for service changes scheduled for January 14, 2024. Members will also suggest meeting topics for the 2024 calendar year.

• Outreach and Communication Strategy Presentation for January 14, 2024 Service Changes
• Suggestions for 2024 RAC meeting topics
• Review of November 8, 2023 meeting summary

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review several authorizations and operational reports. The body is deciding on project approvals and insurance renewals.

• Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation Project 23-165
• Motorola APX Radios Purchase 23-171
• Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees [2023-2025] 23-176
• Licensing Agreement with Mignon Faget 23-179
• Service Reliability Restoration Plan 23-191

The Board adopted a Service Reliability Restoration Plan and approved several procurement items, including ferry building renovations and radio purchases. A licensing agreement with Mignon Faget was deferred following a failed motion to amend the resolution.

• Approved Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Motorola APX Radios Purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance 2023-2025 (Unanimous)
• Deferred Licensing Agreement with Mignon Faget (Unanimous)
• Approved Service Reliability Restoration Plan (7-1)
• Approved October 31, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from the CEO and other chief officers. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental updates.

• Consideration of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Chief Executive Officer's Report
• Chief Transit Officer's Report
• Chief Asset Manager Officer's Report
• Chief Safety/Security Officer's Report

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Staff reported that service reductions will begin in mid-January and continue until September when new buses are expected to be ready for service.

• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to discuss various procurements and reports. The body is considering authorizations for security services, facility renovations, and equipment purchases.

• Contract for Transit Security Services with Allied Universal Security Services
• Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation Project
• Motorola APX Radios Purchase
• Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees [2023-2025]
• Licensing Agreement with Mignon Faget

Riders Advisory Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a public forum and discuss new business. The agenda includes a review of the October 4 meeting summary regarding fleet updates and bus stop signage.

• Review of new bus delivery schedule set for September 2024
• Update on the construction of 25 bus shelters
• Discussion of permanent bus stop sign design and installation strategy
• Public forum for open discussion

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational reports and a consent agenda. The board will consider authorizations for new buses and state capital outlay requests for the ferry program.

• Contract to purchase 8 New Flyer Transit Buses (23-170)
• FY 2024-2025 State Capital Outlay Request: Ferry Capital Program (23-168)
• Streetcar Motor Repair Contract (23-128)
• Change Order for Transit Security Services (23-153)
• Janitorial Services Contract-KSM (23-161)

The Board approved contracts for new transit buses, streetcar motor repairs, and security services. It also authorized a state capital outlay request for the Ferry Capital Program. A janitorial services contract was deferred following a protest.

• Approved contract to purchase 8 New Flyer Transit Buses (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 State Capital Outlay Request: Ferry Capital Program (unanimous)
• Approved Streetcar Motor Repair Contract 23-128 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order for Transit Security Services 23-153 (unanimous)
• Approved RTA 2023 Bank Signatures (unanimous)
• Deferred Janitorial Services Contract-KSM due to protest (unanimous)
• Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The RTA Finance Committee will consider authorizing a streetcar motor repair contract and a janitorial services contract, as well as a change order for transit security services. The committee will also receive reports from the CEO, CFO, and internal audit, including a Q3 update. Public comments are accepted via speaker card, email, or mail.

• Streetcar Motor Repair Contract 23-128
• Janitorial Services Contract-KSM 23-161
• Change Order for Transit Security Services 23-153
• Internal Audit Q3 Update 23-167
• CEO and CFO reports

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee will review follow-up items regarding a requested bus stop at Nazareth Inn on Haynes Blvd and the availability of a regional monthly pass. The meeting includes a public forum and a review of previous discussions on streetcar updates and bus delays.

• Request to re-install bus stop at Nazareth Inn on Haynes Blvd
• Update on Regional Monthly Pass (Le Pass)
• Review of weekday service data regarding late bus pullouts or call outs
• Discussion of late buses and crowding on the Broad #9 and Leonidas #31
• Review of Rampart Streetcar updates

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will review several procurement requests for service vehicles and parts. The body is also considering cooperative agreements with Jefferson Parish and St. Bernard Government.

• Purchase of 7 Dodge RAM trucks, six 3500 Series trucks, and two 15-passenger service vans
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for Le Pass mobile ticketing integration
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Government
• Contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal Project with Woodward-APC
• FY23 TOD Pilot Program Grant Application

The Board unanimously approved several procurement items, including new service trucks and vans, and signed cooperative agreements with Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes. The Board also authorized a contract amendment for the Canal Street Ferry Terminal project and ratified parametric insurance coverage for wind events.

• Approved CEA with Jefferson Parish for Le Pass mobile ticketing integration (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 7 Dodge RAM trucks, 2 non-revenue service vehicles, and 6 3500 series trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 15-passenger service vans (Unanimous)
• Approved $666,435 amendment for Canal Street Ferry Terminal project and Audubon Commission CEA (Unanimous)
• Approved CEA with St. Bernard Government (Unanimous)
• Approved $83,205 CEA with Jefferson Parish for Wilty Terminal information kiosk (Unanimous)
• Ratified 2023-2024 Parametric Insurance Coverage for wind events (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 TOD Pilot Program Grant Application (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee is meeting to review reports from agency leadership and consider two cooperative agreements. These agreements involve mobile ticketing integration and partnerships with Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Parish of Jefferson for Le Pass mobile ticketing integration
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Parish of St. Bernard Government

The committee approved two Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for regional transit integration. It also approved the meeting minutes from August 10, 2023. Staff reported on fleet reliability issues and the development of a rider Code of Conduct.

• Approved Meeting Minutes from August 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved revised CEA with Parish of Jefferson for mobile ticketing integration (Le Pass) (unanimous)
• Approved CEA with Parish of St. Bernard Government (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The August 22, 2023, meeting of the RTA Board of Commissioners was cancelled. Scheduled business will be continued to the September 26, 2023 meeting.

Operations & Administration Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to review agency reports and authorizations. The primary item for consideration is the first 2023 update to the Strategic Mobility Plan.

• Strategic Mobility Plan - 2023 Update #1

The committee approved the Strategic Mobility Plan - 2023 Update #1 and the meeting minutes from July 13, 2023. Members received reports on transit performance, asset management, and safety, including discussions on bus repairs and accident rates.

• Approved Strategic Mobility Plan - 2023 Update #1 (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 Operations Committee Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several procurements, including a cooperative agreement with Jefferson Parish and the purchase of a welding truck. The body will also review change orders for support vehicles and facility maintenance services.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the Parish of Jefferson and Regional Transit Authority
• Purchase of New Flyer Proprietary Parts
• New contract to purchase a welding truck
• Change order for 7 Dodge RAM non-revenue support vehicles
• Change order for facility maintenance and construction support services with BRC Construction Group, LLC

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with Jefferson Parish for mobile ticketing integration and several procurement items, including a welding truck and support vehicles. The committee also approved a change order for facility maintenance services with BRC Construction Group, LLC.

• Approved June 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Parish of Jefferson for mobile ticketing integration (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of New Flyer Proprietary Parts (unanimous)
• Approved contract to purchase a Welding Truck (unanimous)
• Approved change order to purchase 7 Dodge RAM non-revenue support vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Facility Maintenance & Construction Support Services with BRC Construction Group, LLC (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee is discussing service updates for several bus routes and streetcar maintenance. Members will also receive a demonstration of the Le Pass mobile app. The meeting includes a public forum for open discussion.

• Updates for bus routes #31 Leonidas-Gentilly, #32 Leonidas-Treme, and #57 Franklin-Freret
• Service change updates for Gentilly (St. Anthony & Mirabeau) and Tchoupitoulas areas
• Report on Spanish language signage at Canal Street & City Park Avenue
• Report on noisy compressor issues with 900 series streetcars
• Demonstration of Le Pass mobile app

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the CY 2022 Single and Financial Audit Acceptance reports. The body is also considering several new contracts and amendments to existing service agreements.

• Contract to purchase 21 New Flyer Transit Buses
• New contract for Transit Security Services
• New contract for Emergency Onsite Fleet Service
• Rampart Streetcar Restoration Phase 2: Amendment to Barnes Electric’s contract
• Renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance [2023-2024]

The Board of Commissioners approved several procurement contracts, including new buses and fleet services. The board also adopted the CY 2022 financial and single audits and a new compensation schedule. A contract for transit security services was deferred.

• Approved contract to purchase 21 New Flyer Transit Buses (Unanimous)
• Adopted RTA Compensation Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved new contract for Emergency Onsite Fleet Service (Unanimous)
• Adopted CY 2022 Single Audit and Financial Audit (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Ticketing Application contract extension (Unanimous)
• Approved Rampart Streetcar Restoration Phase 2 amendment for Barnes Electric (Unanimous)
• Deferred new contract for Transit Security Services (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss financial reports and several procurements. However, the record states no quorum was present and no action was taken.

• Contract to purchase 21 New Flyer Transit Buses
• New contract for Transit Security Services
• New contract for Emergency Onsite Fleet Service
• RTA Compensation Schedule
• Mobile Ticketing Application Contract Extension

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will receive reports from the CEO and chief officers regarding transit, assets, and safety. Members will also receive an update on the Le Pass mobile ticketing application.

• Update on the Le Pass mobile ticketing application
• Chief Transit Officer's Report
• Chief Asset Manager Officer's Report
• Chief Safety/Security Officer's Report

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will review follow-up items from the previous meeting, including bus stop signage, chime cord repairs, and cleanliness. New discussion focuses on restoring bus route #32 Leonidas-Treme service and addressing connectivity issues on Magazine Street and Tchoupitoulas. Riders also raised complaints about route #84 Galvez Lower 9th delays and lack of service in the St. Anthony and Mirabeau area.

• Examine resuming service on bus route #32 Leonidas-Treme between Palm and Monroe Streets
• Address connectivity issues with #31, #32, and #57 not transferring to Magazine Street
• Information on restoring bus service in Gentilly between St. Anthony and Mirabeau
• Update mobile app for accurate real-time information
• Inspect noisy compressor issue with 900 series streetcars

Riders Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, was postponed. It has been rescheduled for July 12, 2023.

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial audits and a labor agreement. The body is considering the adoption of an Internal Audit Charter and a compensation schedule. The meeting includes the swearing-in of Commissioner Timolynn Sams.

• Approval of RTA Labor Agreement with IBEW Local 1700-4
• Purchase of Ram 1500 Non-Revenue Support Vehicles
• Canal and Riverfront Streetcar Inverter Upgrades
• McPherson Oil Contract Extension
• Acceptance of CY2022 Single and Financial Audits

The Board of Commissioners approved a labor agreement with IBEW Local 1700-4 and adopted several resolutions for vehicle purchases and service extensions. The board also deferred a decision on the RTA's Compensation Schedule to the next Finance Committee meeting.

• Approved IBEW Local 1700-4 labor contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ram 1500 non-revenue support vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved McPherson Oil contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved change order for fuel card services (unanimous)
• Approved new state contract for fuel card services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Canal and Riverfront Streetcar inverter upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved change order for transit security services (unanimous)
• Adopted Internal Audit Charter (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize several procurements, including the purchase of non-revenue vehicles, a new state contract for fuel card services, and upgrades for Canal and Riverfront streetcar inverters. The committee will also consider amendments to existing contracts for fuel and transit security services, and receive reports on the CY 2022 single and financial audit and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

• Purchase of non-revenue support vehicles (Ram 1500 trucks)
• New state contract for fuel card services
• Canal and Riverfront streetcar inverter upgrades
• McPherson Oil contract extension
• Change order for transit security services

The Finance Committee approved several procurements, including support vehicles and streetcar upgrades. The committee also decided to move the RTA Compensation Schedule to the June Board Meeting for further consideration.

• Approved purchase of Ram 1500 non-revenue support vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved new state contract for fuel card services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase for Canal and Riverfront Streetcar inverter upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved McPherson Oil contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved change order for fuel card services (unanimous)
• Approved change order for transit security services (unanimous)
• Approved moving RTA Compensation Schedule to the June Board Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to review reports from executive officers and consider the adoption of the Internal Audit Charter. The body will also receive an update on the RTA's compensation schedule.

• Adoption of the Internal Audit Charter (23-088)
• Update on RTA Compensation Schedule (23-086)

The committee approved the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. No other substantive actions were taken, as the Internal Audit Charter and Compensation Study were presented as informational reports for future voting.

• Approved Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss rider complaints regarding specific bus routes, cleanliness, and stop indicators. Members will review the 2015 Charter Document and receive an update on on-time performance.

• Service route complaints: #61 Lake Forest, #31 Leonidas Gentilly, #32 Leonidas Treme, #84 Galvez Lower 9th, and #86 Maurice Chalmette
• Plan and timetable for installing temporary and permanent bus stop signs
• Review of the Riders Advisory Committee’s 2015 Charter Document
• Update on bus cleanliness and repair of broken stop indicators
• Communication plan for summer pick changes starting June 4th

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review March 2023 financials and insurance coverages for 2023-2024. The board will also consider a contract extension for janitorial services and a camera refresh for Canal Street.

• Insurance Resolution for Various RTA Insurance Coverages 2023-2024
• August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract Extension
• Canal Street Camera Refresh
• Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2022
• March 2023 Financials

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023-2024 insurance coverages and a contract extension for August Building Maintenance janitorial services. The board also approved the 2022 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and a camera refresh for Canal Street.

• Adopted Various RTA Insurance Coverages 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract Extension (unanimous)
• Adopted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Canal Street Camera Refresh (unanimous)
• Approved Board Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2022 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review March 2023 financials and an initial audit charter. The body is considering authorizations for a camera refresh on Canal Street and a compliance questionnaire, as well as a contract extension for janitorial services.

• Canal Street Camera Refresh authorization
• August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract Extension
• Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2022 authorization
• Renewal of various RTA insurance coverages presentation
• OIAC-Initial Charter Document presentation

The Finance Committee approved a camera refresh for Canal Street and a contract extension for janitorial services. The committee also approved the 2022 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Several procurement items, including the purchase of Ram 1500 trucks, were deferred.

• Approved Canal Street Camera Refresh (unanimous)
• Approved August Building Maintenance (ABM) Janitorial Services Contract extension (unanimous)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred purchase of Non-Revenue Support Vehicles (Ram 1500 Trucks)
• Deferred Mobile Ticketing Application Contract Extension
• Deferred Change Order to BRT Study to Prepare CIG Grant Application

Operations & Administration Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports on transit operations and public safety. The meeting includes a presentation regarding summer service picks.

• Summer Service Pick Presentation
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report
• Approval of April 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. The session primarily consisted of staff reports regarding organizational restructuring, bus maintenance deficits, and upcoming June service changes.

• Approved Operations and Administration Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Summer Service Pick and receive an update on On-Time Performance (OTP). The meeting includes a public open forum and a review of previous complaints regarding specific bus routes and West Bank service.

• Summer Service Pick updates
• On-Time Performance (OTP) update
• Public discussion on #91 Jackson-Esplanade, #32 Leonidas Treme, and #31 Leonidas Gentilly routes
• Review of West Bank service on General DeGaulle and the Cutoff area
• Discussion on Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) outreach

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review February 2023 financials and various procurement authorizations. The body will discuss contract amendments and federal appropriations requests for FY23 and FY24.

• Procurement authorizations for Trapeze Software Support, OpenGov Budget Software, and OSH Program Development
• FY2021 Low-No Emissions Bus Program authorization
• Contract amendments for The Kennedy Group, Oracle Cloud SaaS Subscription, and Oracle ERP Cloud Implementation
• FY23 and FY24 Federal Appropriations Requests
• Review of February 2023 Financials

The Finance Committee unanimously approved several software subscriptions, including Oracle and OpenGov, and authorized the FY2021 Low-No Emissions Bus Program. The committee also approved federal appropriations requests for FY23 and FY24, including $2 million for streetcar retrofitting.

• Approved Trapeze Software Support (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Low-No Emissions Bus Program (unanimous)
• Approved OpenGov Budget Software Procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Development and Training (unanimous)
• Approved RTA and The Kennedy Group Contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Oracle Cloud SaaS Subscription of $392,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Oracle ERP Cloud Implementation not-to-exceed contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 and FY24 Federal Appropriations Requests (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will consider minutes from March 9 and receive reports from the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, Ferry Operations, and Public Safety. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

• Consideration of March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (item 23-057)
• Chief Operations Officer's Report
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

The Operations & Administration Committee approved the minutes from the March 9, 2023 meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding fleet challenges, including 58 buses that have exceeded their useful operating life, and ferry operations.

• Approved Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2023 (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will meet in person to discuss an update on on-time performance, the summer service pick, and feedback on the Strategic Mobility Plan. Public comments are accepted via speaker card, email, or mail.

• On-Time Performance (OTP) Update
• Summer Service Pick
• Feedback on the Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP)

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and a consent agenda. The body is considering items related to infrastructure and grant applications.

• Bus Shelter Construction (23-027)
• Fare Collection Parts (23-023)
• Amendment 9 to the CEA between DOTD and RTA to revise Exhibit K (23-024)
• 2023 Low/No Grant Application (23-037)
• Title VI and Environmental Justice (23-018)

The Board approved a grant application for buses costing $73M with a $10.2M local match. Other approved actions included contracts for bus shelter construction, fare collection parts, and card stock. The Board also adopted the Title VI and Environmental Justice document.

• Approved 2023 Low/No Grant Application for buses (Unanimous)
• Adopted Title VI and Environmental Justice document (Unanimous)
• Approved Bus Shelter Construction Resolution 23-020 (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 9 to CEA between DOTD and RTA (Unanimous)
• Approved Fare Collection Parts Resolution 21-018 (Unanimous)
• Approved EDM Card Stock Resolution 23-0017 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2023 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to discuss financial reports and procurement authorizations. The body will review preliminary results of a compensation study and the 2022 Annual Fare Report.

• Preliminary results of a Compensation Study
• 2022 Annual Fare Report
• Procurement authorizations for Bus Shelter Construction (23-027)
• Procurement authorizations for Trapeze Support Maintenance Annual Renewal (23-020)
• Amendment 9 to the CEA between DOTD and RTA to revise Exhibit K (23-024)

The Finance Committee approved several procurement items, including bus shelter construction and EDM card stock. The committee also approved an amendment to the CEA between DOTD and RTA to ensure necessary funding, including potential additional funds for the ferry.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EDM Card Stock procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Fare Collection Parts procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Bus Shelter Construction procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 9 to the CEA between DOTD and RTA to revise Exhibit K (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from the CEO, COO, and other departments. The committee is scheduled to consider an authorization regarding Title VI and Environmental Justice 23-018.

• Authorization: Title VI and Environmental Justice 23-018

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from February 9, 2023. Other agenda items, including the Title VI and Environmental Justice plan, were discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The RTA Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the selection of a new CEO. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the character and fitness of applicants for the position.

• Resolution to select a new CEO
• Executive session regarding CEO applicant character and fitness

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to select a new CEO. Following an executive session to discuss applicant fitness, the Board voted to appoint Lona Hanks to the position.

• Approved appointment of Lona Hanks as CEO (4-2)

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 1, 2023, was canceled. The next meeting is set for April 5, 2023.

Committee of the Whole

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to conduct an executive session. The primary focus of the session is the character and fitness of applicants for the CEO position.

• Executive session regarding CEO position applicants

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the appointment of a new CEO. The board will also review a lease for space and a rooftop at 201 Place St. Charles.

• Resolution to appoint new CEO
• Space and Rooftop Lease at 201 Place St. Charles, LLC
• Leadership & Change Management Training Change Order 23-009
• FY23 RAISE Grant Application 23-014
• State Safety Oversight Annual Report from LaDOTD

The Board deferred the appointment of a new CEO until a special meeting on March 3, 2023, after narrowing the field to two finalists. The Board also approved several administrative items, including a rooftop lease and a grant application.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred resolution to appoint new CEO to March 3, 2023
• Adopted Consent Agenda via Resolution No. 23-014 (unanimous)
• Approved Leadership & Change Management Training Change Order 23-009 via Resolution No. 23-011 (unanimous)
• Approved Space and Rooftop Lease at Place St. Charles via Resolution 23-012 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 RAISE Grant Application via Resolution No. 23-013 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee is meeting to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss the character and fitness of applicants for the CEO position.

• Executive session regarding CEO position applicants

Committee of the Whole

The RTA Executive Committee will hold an executive session to discuss the character and fitness of applicants for the CEO position. The meeting also includes a chairman's report and opportunities for audience questions.

• Executive Session: Discussion regarding CEO position applicants

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review reports from the Interim CEO, CFO, and other departments. The meeting includes discussions on procurement amendments, lease authorizations, and grant applications.

• Leadership & Change Management Training - Change Order 23-009
• Space and Rooftop Lease at Place St. Charles (201 Place St. Charles, LLC)
• FY23 RAISE Grant Application 23-014

The Finance Committee approved a rooftop lease at Place St. Charles and the FY23 RAISE Grant application. The committee also approved a change order for leadership training and the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Space and Rooftop Lease at Place St. Charles (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 RAISE Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Leadership & Change Management Training Change Order 23-009 (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The committee will meet to review reports from the Interim CEO, Chief Operations Officer, and other departments. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and the consideration of January 12, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Consideration of January 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Interim Chief Executive Officer's Report
• Chief Operations Officer's Report
• Ferry Operations Report
• Public Safety Report

The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 12, 2023. Members received reports on ridership, on-time performance, and the impact of the New Links route changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will receive updates on transit performance and upcoming events. Discussion topics include on-time performance, Mardi Gras parade preparations, New Links, and the Strategic Mobility Plan.

• On-Time Performance Update
• 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Update
• New Links Update
• Strategic Mobility Plan (SMP) Update

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports and a consent agenda. The board is considering the BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative and a 2023 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans.

• BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (22-177)
• RTA & City of New Orleans 2023 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (23-007)
• Marketing and Advertising Services and Media Planning and Buying Services (22-111)
• Radio Communications Infrastructure 2 (22-159)
• Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services (22-188)

The Board adopted the BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative to position the agency for FTA grant funding. Several service contracts and a cooperative agreement with the City of New Orleans were also approved. The Board noted a $5.2M FTA award for the Algiers Ferry Terminal.

• Adopted BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (Unanimous)
• Adopted RTA & City of New Orleans 2023 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Marketing and Advertising Services (Unanimous)
• Adopted Radio Communications Infrastructure 2 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Clever Device Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted NEOGOV Contract Renewal (Unanimous)
• Adopted Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans and Audubon Nature Institute (Unanimous)
• Adopted Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for its annual retreat. The board will review 2022 accomplishments and goals, discuss 2023 strategic priorities, and review governance policy.

• Review of 2022 organizational accomplishments and agency goals
• Discussion of 2023 strategic priorities and future planning
• Governance policy review
• Executive session regarding Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center vs. RTA
• Executive session regarding TransDev Services Inc., ATU and Valerie Jefferson vs. RTA, and Nicole Coleman vs. RTA

Finance Committee

The New Orleans RTA Finance Committee will consider several procurement authorizations and amendments, including marketing and media services, radio communications infrastructure, a Clever Device maintenance agreement, a cooperative agreement with the Audubon Nature Institute, and renewals for NEOGOV and SEAL Security Services. The meeting also includes standard reports from the CFO, DBE, and Infrastructure & Planning.

• Authorization for Marketing and Advertising Services (Campaigns) and Media Planning and Buying Services (22-111)
• Authorization for Radio Communications Infrastructure (22-159)
• Authorization for Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between City of New Orleans and RTA with Audubon Nature Institute (22-179)
• Amendment for NEOGOV Contract Renewal (22-176)
• Amendment for Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services (22-188)

The Finance Committee approved several procurement authorizations, including radio communications infrastructure and marketing services. The committee also approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Audubon Nature Institute and amended contracts for security and HR software.

• Approved Marketing and Advertising Services and Media Planning and Buying Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Radio Communications Infrastructure 2, not to exceed $1.2M for year one (Unanimous)
• Approved Clever Device Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved CEA between City of New Orleans, RTA, and Audubon Nature Institute (3-0-1)
• Amended NEOGOV Contract Renewal at an annual cost of $199,526.36 (Unanimous)
• Amended Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services for $517,440 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Operations & Administration Committee

The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to review reports from the CEO, COO, and public safety. The body is scheduled to consider authorizations for the BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative 22-177.

• Authorization for BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative 22-177
• Update on Project MOVE
• Informational report on the upcoming Winter Pick

The Operations & Administration Committee approved the BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative project. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from December 8, 2022.

• Approved BRT East-West Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Riders Advisory Committee

The Riders Advisory Committee will receive updates on on-time performance and the upcoming winter pick. The meeting also includes an update regarding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.

• On-Time Performance Update & Information on the Upcoming Winter Pick
• Update on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project