New Orleans Regional Transit Authority public meetings in 2024
48 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss the CY 2025 Operating and Capital Budget. The board is also considering several contracts for software services and transit infrastructure.
- CY 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for Algiers Ferry Terminal Funding
- Contract awards for Clever Devices and Swiftly software services
- Purchase of 8 cutaway buses for fixed routes
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee meets to discuss and vote on the CY2025 operating and capital budget, accept prior-year audits, and authorize several new contracts and cooperative agreements. Members will also hear reports from the CEO, CFO, and planning staff.
- RTA CY2025 Operating and Capital Budget (24-130)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (24-032)
- Clever Devices software services contract award (24-093)
- Swiftly software services contract award (24-116)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for Algiers Ferry Terminal Funding (24-128)
Operations & Administration Committee
The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from agency leadership. The committee is scheduled to consider the renaming of the Algiers Ferry Terminal.
- Renaming of the Algiers Ferry Terminal (Item 24-119)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will meet in person to review updates on bus stop signage and plans for service restoration in 2025. The meeting includes public comments and follow-ups on prior RAC items.
- Update on Bus Stop Signage
- Overview of service restoration for 2025
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will present the draft operating budget for calendar year 2025. The board is also scheduled to vote on several service contracts, infrastructure replacements, and the election of officers.
- Presentation of the CY2025 Draft Operating Budget
- Contract award for Interim Transfer Hubs Phase 2 Construction (24-083)
- Canal Bus Wash Replacement (24-109) and Canal Streetcar HVAC Replacement (24-111)
- Janitorial Services Permanent Contract-EDS (24-080)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Gretna and the RTA (24-090)
The Board elected Fred Neal as Chairman and swore in two new commissioners. The Board approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including ferry maintenance and streetcar HVAC replacements. A permanent janitorial services contract was deferred.
- Elected Fred Neal as RTA Board Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved Interim Transfer Hubs Phase 2 Construction contract (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Gretna (unanimous)
- Adopted fare-free transit for 2024 Early Voting Saturdays (unanimous)
- Approved Thomas Jefferson’s Drydock and Maintenance change order (unanimous)
- Deferred Janitorial Services Permanent Contract-EDS (unanimous)
- Approved Canal Streetcar HVAC Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Heritage Crystal Clean, LLC and Clever Devices agreements (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee monthly meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is set for December 12, 2024.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is set for December 12, 2024.
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 draft budget. The committee will also receive updates on the #84 Galvez-Lower 9th bus route and the RAC Comments Log.
- Presentation of the 2025 draft budget
- Update on #84 Galvez-Lower 9th bus route
- Updates to RAC Comments Log
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners meeting for October 22, 2024, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024. This agenda is only procedural boilerplate, with no items to discuss or decide.
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee monthly meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, was canceled. The next Finance Committee meeting is set for November 14, 2024.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024.
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business. The primary agenda item is an overview of service changes for Fall 2024.
- Overview of Fall 2024 Service Changes
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners monthly meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was canceled. The next meeting is set for October 10, 2024.
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting to review updates on the Youth Opportunity Pass and a mobility hubs programming project. The committee will also address follow-ups from a prior meeting and allow public comments.
- Update on the Youth Opportunity Pass
- Mobility Hubs Programming Project Update
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Finance Committee
The scheduled Finance Committee meeting for August 8, 2024, has been replaced with a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. The session is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at 2817 Canal Street.
Operations & Administration Committee
The scheduled Operations & Administration Committee meeting for August 8, 2024, has been replaced with a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at 2817 Canal Street.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is holding a special committee-of-the-whole meeting. The board will review various infrastructure repairs, insurance renewals, and transit agreements.
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans for the Zero Transit Fare for Opportunity Youth Program
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The University of New Orleans (UNO)
- Amendment to the Transit Agreement between the City of Kenner and RTA
- Contract award to CTE for Lo/No PM Services
- Substation upgrades, repairs, and replacement of track switch boxes
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss upcoming service changes and policy updates. The body will review the 2024 Fall Service Change presentation and the Code of Conduct Policy.
- 2024 Fall Service Change Presentation
- Bus Stop Sign Installation Project update
- Code of Conduct Policy update
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and approve various operational upgrades. The body is deciding on insurance renewals and agreements with the City of Kenner and the University of New Orleans.
- Cyber Insurance Placement and Renewal of Excess Liability and Automobile Physical Damage Insurance [2024-2025]
- Amendment to the Transit Agreement between the City of Kenner and RTA
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between The University of New Orleans (UNO) and RTA
- Substation Upgrade/Repairs and Replacement of Track Switch Boxes and Cleanouts
- Zero-Emission Fleet Planning
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 renewal of excess liability and auto physical damage insurance. The body will also consider authorizations for substation upgrades, track switch box replacements, and zero-emission fleet planning.
- Renewal of Excess Liability and Auto Physical Damage Insurance 2024-2025 Update (24-061)
- Authorization for Substation Upgrade/Repairs (24-055)
- Authorization for Replacement of Track Switch Boxes and Cleanouts (24-057)
- Authorization for Zero-Emission Fleet Planning (24-065)
- Change Order Request for Ferry Service Operations and Maintenance agreement (24-063)
The Finance Committee approved several procurement authorizations for infrastructure repairs and fleet planning. The committee also approved a change order for ferry service operations and maintenance. The CEO reported that the RTA was unsuccessful in obtaining a Low No Grant for 25 hybrid buses.
- Approved Substation Upgrade/Repairs (unanimous)
- Approved Replacement of Track Switch Boxes and Cleanouts (unanimous)
- Approved Zero-Emission Fleet Planning (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Agreement for Ferry Service Operations and Maintenance (unanimous)
- Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to review reports from the CEO and other chief officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.
- Consideration of meeting minutes from June 13, 2024
Riders Advisory Committee
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Riders Advisory Committee for July 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2024.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational reports and a consent agenda. The body is deciding on several service contracts, infrastructure repairs, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with Jefferson Parish.
- New Orleans East Bus Wash Repairs (24-034)
- Canal Street Bus Wash Replacement (24-035)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between Jefferson Parish and the RTA (24-045)
- Paratransit Buses (24-021)
- FY2024 TOD Pilot Program Grant Application (24-056)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the 2024-2028 5-Year Capital Investment Program update and the 2023 Risk Assessment and 2024 Audit Plan. The body will also consider several procurement authorizations and one amendment.
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028 Update
- Procurement for Paratransit Buses
- Procurement for New Orleans East Bus Wash Repairs and Canal Street Bus Wash Replacement
- Procurement for Universal Accessibility Study
- Amendment for FY 2024 ADP Annual Services
The Finance Committee unanimously approved several procurement authorizations, including new paratransit buses and bus wash replacements. The committee also approved a universal accessibility study and various equipment replacements. No new business was introduced before the meeting adjourned due to a loss of quorum.
- Approved Paratransit Buses (unanimous)
- Approved Universal Accessibility Study (unanimous)
- Approved New Orleans East Bus Wash Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved Canal Street Bus Wash Replacement (unanimous)
- Approved CleverVision Replacement Pilot (unanimous)
- Approved ENO Air Compressors (unanimous)
- Approved CY 2023 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024 ADP Annual Services (unanimous)
Operations & Administration Committee
The Operations & Administration Committee will discuss a Title VI analysis for Winter 2024 service changes and a passenger amenities program update. The body will also consider authorizations for a confidentiality policy and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish.
- Winter 2024 Service Change Title VI Analysis
- Passenger Amenities Program capital projects update
- Office of Internal Audit and Compliance’s Confidentiality Policy (GEN12)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between Jefferson Parish and the RTA
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to review old business from a canceled May meeting. The committee will receive updates on the Algiers Ferry Terminal Project and a presentation on Better Bus Stops.
- Update on the Algiers Ferry Terminal Project
- Better Bus Stops Presentation
- Follow-ups from the canceled May 1, 2024 meeting
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to authorize several equipment purchases and maintenance projects. The board will also consider contract amendments for security services and DOTD agreements.
- Algiers Ferry Barges Replacement Project 23-219
- Canal Streetcar Axle Repairs 24-030
- Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Drydocking & Maintenance 24-036
- FY 2024 Dell Marketing LP - Desktop Computer Replacement 24-014
- Extension of Transit Security services with Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including Algiers Ferry barge replacements and Canal Streetcar axle repairs. The board also approved insurance coverages for 2024-2025 and a TPA contract addendum. A request to extend transit security services with SEAL was deferred.
- Approved Algiers Ferry barges Replacement Project (Resolution 24-017) - Unanimous
- Approved FY 2024 Dell Marketing LP Desktop Computer Replacement (Resolution 24-018) - Unanimous
- Approved purchase of Para/Support Vehicle Wrecker (Resolution 24-019) - Unanimous
- Approved Canal Streetcar Axle Repairs (Resolution 24-020) - Unanimous
- Approved Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Drydocking & Maintenance (Resolution 24-021) - Unanimous
- Approved Various RTA Insurance Coverages 2024-2025 (Resolution 24-022) - Unanimous
- Approved Amendment 10 to CEA between DOTD and RTA (Resolution 24-023) - Unanimous
- Tabled Authorization to Extend Transit Security Services with SEAL (Resolution 24-036) - Unanimous
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements and various procurements. The body will consider authorizations for equipment replacements, vehicle maintenance, and insurance coverages.
- Desktop computer replacement via Dell Marketing LP
- Canal Streetcar axle repairs
- Thomas Jefferson (TJ) drydocking and maintenance
- RTA insurance coverages for 2024-2025
- Contract amendments for Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL) and Hammerman and Gainer, Inc.
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to review reports from the CEO and other chief officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reports.
- Consideration of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 11, 2024. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from agency executives regarding transit operations, fleet management, and safety.
- Approved O&A Meeting Minutes from January 11, 2024 (unanimous)
Riders Advisory Committee
The May 1, 2024, meeting of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational reports and vote on several authorizations. The board will also consider an executive session regarding a civil court case involving the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority.
- Authorization for Paratransit Buses (24-021)
- Authorization for Oracle SaaS Annual Subscription (24-016)
- Authorization for FY 2024 Trapeze Support (24-013)
- Authorization for Website Services (24-022)
- FY24 Lo/No Vehicles - Bus Facilities FTA Grant Application (24-026)
The Board approved a grant application for FY24 low/no-emission vehicles and facility upgrades. The board also authorized several service contracts and deferred a decision on paratransit buses.
- Approved FY24 Lo/No Vehicles - Bus Facilities FTA Grant Application (unanimous)
- Approved Oracle SaaS Annual Subscription for $721,000 over 2 years (unanimous)
- Approved Website Services (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024 Trapeze Support (unanimous)
- Deferred Paratransit Buses (unanimous)
- Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved moving BRC Construction Group lawsuit to Executive Session (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made as the meeting did not take place.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority canceled the Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024. No actions were taken.
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates on capital projects. The committee will also review community and operator feedback regarding the Code of Conduct.
- Capital Projects Update
- Code of Conduct Update review of community and operator feedback
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024, was canceled. The provided document is a notice of cancellation and contains only procedural boilerplate.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, was canceled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, was canceled. No actions were taken.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and authorize several contracts. The body will consider a long-term capital investment plan and service changes for Winter 2024.
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028
- Cintas Uniform Service Contract
- SEAL Security Services Contract Amendment
- Winter 2024 Service Change Title VI Analysis
- December Financials report
The Board approved a contract amendment for SEAL Security Services and a service contract with Cintas. Two items, the 5-Year Capital Investment Program and the Winter 2024 Service Change Title VI Analysis, were deferred back to committee.
- Approved Cintas Uniform Service Contract (Unanimous)
- Approved Transit Security Services - SEAL Security Services Contract Amendment (7-1)
- Deferred 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028 to Committee (Unanimous)
- Deferred Winter 2024 Service Change Title VI Analysis to Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Finance Committee
The February 8, 2024, Finance Committee meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made on the scheduled agenda items.
- Cintas Uniform Service Contract 24-005
- SEAL Security Services Contract Amendment 24-009
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028 (23-216)
Operations & Administration Committee
The February 8, 2024, meeting of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee was canceled due to no quorum.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss agency reports and a 2024-2028 Capital Investment Program. The board will also consider contract renewals and a grant application for the All Stations Accessibility Program.
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028
- Dell Technologies Apex Contract Award
- RTA NeoGov Contract Renewal
- FY 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program Grant Application
- Rescission of Board Resolution 23-060 regarding BRC Construction Group Contract
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Agency Safety Plan, a NeoGov contract renewal, and a Dell Technologies backup storage contract. The 5-Year Capital Investment Program was referred back to the Finance Committee for further review. Several items, including personnel matters and the BRC Construction Group contract, were deferred.
- Approved 2024 Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
- Approved NeoGov contract renewal for $139,277.31 (unanimous)
- Approved Dell Technologies Apex contract for backup storage (unanimous)
- Approved non-proprietary bus parts procurement (5-3)
- Approved Amendment to RTA Work Policy SAF-5 Safety Committee Structure (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program Grant Application (unanimous)
- Referred 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028 to Finance Committee
- Deferred Personnel Matters and BRC Construction Group Contract
Board of Commissioners
The special meeting of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners scheduled for January 16, 2024, was canceled due to extreme weather conditions.
- Canceled meeting originally scheduled to consider the rescission of Board Resolution 23-060
Operations & Administration Committee
The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from agency leadership. The body will consider authorizations for the 2024 Agency Safety Plan and an amendment to the RTA Work Policy regarding Safety Committee Structure.
- 2024 Agency Safety Plan (23-217)
- Amendment to RTA Work Policy SAF-5 Safety Committee Structure (23-221)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership and discuss several procurements. The committee is considering authorizations for bus parts, technology contracts, and a multi-year investment program.
- Authorization for Non-proprietary Bus Parts (23-180)
- Dell Technologies Apex Contract Award (23-214)
- RTA NeoGov Contract Renewal (23-215)
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2024-2028 (23-216)
- FY 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program Grant Application (23-220)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss upcoming service changes. The committee will also receive an update on 2024 capital projects and determine future discussion topics.
- Service Change Presentation
- Update on 2024 Capital Projects
- Discussion of future RAC meeting topics