New Orleans Regional Transit Authority public meetings in 2025
54 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the CY2026 Operating and Capital Budget and a post-launch assessment of the network redesign. The meeting includes the election of officers and votes on several contracts and policy amendments.
- CY2026 Operating and Capital Budget report
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans for supporting unhoused individuals
- Task Order for St. Charles Streetcar Downtown Loop Track Replacement, Phase IV engineering and design
- Fare Policy Amendment No.1 (GEN 11)
- Contract extension for General Counsel Services with Wright Gray Harris, LLC
The Board of Commissioners approved the CY2026 Operating and Capital Budget with total operating expenses of $142.3 million. The Board also elected its officers and approved several contracts and policy amendments.
- Adopted CY2026 Operating and Capital Budget (Unanimous)
- Selected the Advocate as the Official Journal of 2026 (Unanimous)
- Elected Fred Neal as Chairman and Arthur Walton as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
- Approved CEA with City of New Orleans for Supporting Unhoused Individuals (Unanimous)
- Approved contract extension for General Counsel Services with Wright Gray Harris, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Task Order for St. Charles Streetcar Downtown Loop Track Replacement Phase IV (Unanimous)
- Adopted Fare Policy Amendment No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to CEA with City of New Orleans for Opportunity Pass (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review the CY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and October 2025 financials. The committee will also consider several authorizations regarding insurance, legal services, and fare policy.
- CY 2026 Operating and Capital Budget report
- Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance for RTA Employees [2025-2027]
- Contract Extension #1 for General Counsel Services with Wright Gray Harris, LLC
- Fare Policy Amendment No.1 (GEN 11)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans for Supporting Unhoused Individuals
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The Operations & Administration Committee will discuss a post-launch assessment of the network redesign. The body is also considering an amendment to the Advertising Content Policy.
- Advertising Content Policy (COM 2) Amendment #1 25-161
- Post-Launch Assessment of the Network Redesign [New Links Implementation 3 Year Review PowerPoint] 25-173
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the CY 2026 Operating & Capital Budget. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Impact Matrix Communication Plan.
- Overview of the CY 2026 Operating & Capital Budget
- Presentation of the Impact Matrix Communication Plan
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will review the CY 2026 Operating & Capital Budget and the CY 2024 financial audit. The board will also consider a post-launch assessment of the network redesign. Several contracts and policy resolutions are listed on the consent agenda.
- Contract award for East-West Bank Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 30% Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Clearance
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Audubon Nature Institute, Inc (ANII) for French Market Streetcar Station Improvements
- CY 2026 Operating & Capital Budget Report
- Resolution to Adopt Records Policy (GEN 6)
- Warranty Extension of Hybrid Transmissions
The Board adopted several resolutions including a contract for preliminary engineering on the East-West Bank Bus Rapid Transit project. Members also approved a new records policy, a hybrid transmission warranty extension, and a cooperative agreement for French Market Streetcar Station improvements.
- Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Consent Agenda via Resolution No. 25-065 (unanimous)
- Awarded contract for East-West Bank BRT 30% Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Clearance via Resolution No. 25-064 (unanimous)
- Adopted Records Policy (GEN 6) via Resolution No. 25-066 (unanimous)
- Approved Warranty Extension of Hybrid Transmissions via Resolution No. 25-067 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Audubon Nature Institute, Inc. for French Market Streetcar Station Improvements via Resolution No. 25-068 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the draft CY 2026 Operating & Capital Budget and September 2025 financials. The body will also consider several procurement authorizations and a fare policy amendment.
- CY 2026 Draft Budget report
- Contract for East-West Bank Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 30% Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Clearance
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for supporting unhoused individuals and transit safety
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Audubon Nature Institute, Inc for French Market Streetcar Station Improvements
- Fare Policy Amendment No.1 (GEN 11)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from agency executives. The committee will consider a resolution to adopt a records policy (GEN 6).
- Resolution to Adopt Records Policy (GEN 6) 25-133
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting at 5:30 PM on November 5, 2025, in the RTA Board Room. The session includes opening remarks, a public open forum, and a review of past business; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the RTA Board Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items, committee reports, and a consent agenda with multiple contract awards. The board will also consider the 2024 financial audit and enter executive session for pending litigation.
- Contract Award to Mansfield Oil Company for Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ($25-116)
- Contract Award to Gerry Lane Chevrolet for Transit Police Vehicles ($25-120)
- Renewal of Clever Warranty and Maintenance Agreement ($25-132)
- Contract Award to IV Waste, LLC for Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services ($25-134)
- CY 2024 Financial Audit, Single Audit & Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures Acceptance ($25-104)
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts and the 2024 financial audit. Officials reported a projected $14M budget decrease for 2026 due to lower sales tax revenue, necessitating a new fare structure and potential budget cuts.
- Approved contract for diesel fuel and exhaust fluid from Mansfield Oil Company (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Gerry Lane Chevrolet for transit police vehicles (Unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Clever Warranty and Maintenance Agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with IV Waste, LLC for non-hazardous waste disposal (Unanimous)
- Adopted CY 2024 Financial Audit, Single Audit and Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (Unanimous)
- Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendations for four legal cases in Executive Session (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a report from a recent governance retreat. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Board's 2026 Work Plan.
- Overview of the Governance Retreat (Report 25-138)
- Discussion of Board's 2026 Work Plan
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review August 2025 financials and consider several contract awards. The body is deciding on authorizations for fuel, police vehicles, waste disposal, and maintenance services.
- Contract award to Mansfield Oil Company for Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- Contract award to Gerry Lane Chevrolet for Transit Police Vehicles
- Contract award to IV Waste, LLC for Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
- Renewal of Clever Warranty and Maintenance Agreement
- Review of August 2025 Financials
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Operations & Administration Committee will hold an in-person meeting at 9:00 a.m. on October 9, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports from committee leadership and agency officers. Members of the public may submit written comments or speak during the designated audience questions segment.
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary agenda item is an update regarding the Universal Accessibility Study.
- Update on the Universal Accessibility Study
Executive Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee will meet to conduct business and hold an executive session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Executive session for performance evaluations
The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The meeting consisted of procedural items and an executive session for performance evaluations.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review July financials and vote on several contracts. Key actions include awarding a contract for the Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation and advertising rights.
- Contract award for Renovation of the Algiers Ferry Terminal
- Contract award to Vector Media Holding, Corp for Exclusive Advertising Rights
- Change Order for Transit Security Services - SEAL
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sunstar Gate, Treme for Treme, and New Orleans Four LLC
- Sole Source Request for proprietary bus parts from New Flyer
The Board approved contracts for the renovation of the Algiers Ferry Terminal and the purchase of proprietary bus parts from New Flyer. The Board also adopted a consent agenda including security services and advertising rights. Discussions were held regarding ferry funding and paratransit software updates.
- Approved contract for Renovation of the Algiers Ferry Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of proprietary bus parts from New Flyer (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Drug and Alcohol Program (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Transit Security Services - SEAL (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sunstar Gate, Treme for Treme, and New Orleans Four LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved contract award to Vector Media Holding, Corp for exclusive advertising rights (Unanimous)
- Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review July financials and several procurement items. The body is considering a contract for exclusive advertising rights and a cooperative endeavor agreement with multiple entities.
- Contract award to Vector Media Holding, Corp for Exclusive Advertising Rights
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with Sunstar Gate, Treme for Treme, and New Orleans Four LLC
- Change order for Transit Security Services - SEAL
- Review of July Financials
The Finance Committee approved a contract for exclusive advertising rights and a cooperative endeavor agreement for bus wraps. The committee also approved a change order for transit security services. No new business was introduced.
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sunstar Gate, Treme for Treme, and New Orleans Four LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Contract Award to Vector Media Holding, Corp for Exclusive Advertising Rights (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Transit Security Services - SEAL for $643,091 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from August 14, 2025 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership and consider meeting minutes from August 14, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.
- Consideration of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from August 14, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from agency leadership regarding service detours, paratransit software upgrades, and vehicle lifespans.
- Approved O&A Committee Meeting minutes from August 14, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in person to review fall service changes and receive an update on the Algiers Service Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a public open forum and follow-ups from the August 6 meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Fall Service Changes
- Algiers Service Improvement Plan Update
- Public Open Forum for discussion
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold its August 26, 2025 meeting to approve minutes from the July meeting, receive informational reports from leadership, and vote on a ferry contract extension and a streetcar accessibility program. The board will also consider a new appointment and discuss a personnel matter in executive session.
- LabMar Ferry Contract Extension (25-081)
- All Stations Accessibility Program - St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (25-085)
- TMSEL Board of Trustees Appointment - Norman White (25-108)
- Consideration of Meeting Minutes - July 29, 2025 (25-112)
- June Financials Report (25-111)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract extension for LabMar Ferry and the All-Stations Accessibility Program for the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar. The board also appointed Norman White to the TMSEL Board of Trustees.
- Approved LabMar Ferry Contract Extension (unanimous)
- Approved All-Stations Accessibility Program - St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (unanimous)
- Appointed Norman White to the TMSEL Board of Trustees (unanimous)
- Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved General Counsel recommendations regarding Ryan Gorgoglione (unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendations regarding Passion Tenner v. RTA, Transdev Services, Inc., et al. (unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendations regarding a Personnel Matter (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee will meet in person to approve minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the CEO, CFO, and other officers. The committee will also discuss procurement items and a proposed ferry contract extension.
- Consideration of June 12, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (25-110)
- Review of June financials (25-111)
- All Stations Accessibility Program procurement for St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (25-085)
- LabMar Ferry Contract Extension amendment (25-081)
The Finance Committee unanimously approved the All Stations Accessibility Program for the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar and a contract extension for LabMar Ferry. The CEO also addressed the cancellation of a solicitation for Executive Coaching and Consulting Services, stating the work will now be done in-house.
- Approved All Stations Accessibility Program - St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (unanimous)
- Approved LabMar Ferry Contract Extension (unanimous)
- Approved Meeting Minutes from June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to receive reports from agency leadership and consider the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reports.
- Consideration of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental reports and discussions regarding bus route changes, paratransit, and fleet lifespan.
- Approved Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit updates. The primary new business item is an update on the Algiers Service Improvement Plan.
- Algiers Service Improvement Plan Update
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will meet in person on July 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to review informational reports, ratify grants, and vote on authorizations including insurance renewals, bus-related contracts, and a cooperative agreement with the University of New Orleans. The meeting will also include audience questions, an executive session on pending litigation, and consideration of standard meeting minutes.
- Renewal of excess liability, automobile, and cyber insurance for 2025-2026
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between RTA and University of New Orleans (UNO)
- Zero-Emission Bus architectural and engineering services procurement
- Purchase of replacement modems for Streetcar systems
- Ratification of FY25 Buses and Bus Facilities FTA Grant Application
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an increase in the Annual DBE Goal for 2026-2028 and authorized multiple procurements for bus and streetcar infrastructure. The board also approved a cooperative agreement with the University of New Orleans and a new trustee appointment for TMSEL.
- Increased Annual DBE Goal for FY 2026-2028 from 32% to 34% (Unanimous)
- Approved Renewal of Excess Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, and Cyber Insurance 2025-2026 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of New Orleans (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jesse Evans to TMSEL Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
- Approved Zero-Emission Bus Architectural and Engineering Services (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of replacement modems for streetcars (Unanimous)
- Approved contract extensions for mobile applications Token Transit and Moovit (Unanimous)
- Awarded SOP project contract to Landmark Consulting LLC (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The monthly RTA Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been moved to July 29, 2025. This agenda contains only the rescheduling notice.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to receive reports from agency leadership. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Algiers Service Plan.
- Presentation of the Algiers Service Plan
The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 12, 2025. The session primarily consisted of departmental reports regarding route detours, vehicle maintenance, and the Algiers Service Plan. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved June 12, 2025 Committee Meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to provide an update on fall service changes. The meeting includes a public open forum for discussion.
- Fall Service Change Update
Riders Advisory Committee
The Riders Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for July 2, 2025, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on July 9, 2025.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and award several service contracts. The board is deciding on upgrades to fare collection and transit shelter designs, as well as a master plan for streetcar modernization.
- Contract for Climate Adaptive Transit Shelter Design
- Fare Collection System Upgrade Consultant
- Contract for Streetcar System Modernization Master Plan
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 2024 drydock costs for the Thomas Jefferson ferry
- Review of April 2025 Financials
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, including designs for climate-adaptive transit shelters and a streetcar system modernization master plan. The board also adopted a reimbursement agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for 2024 ferry drydock costs.
- Approved contract for Climate Adaptive Transit Shelter Design (Unanimous)
- Approved Fare Collection System Upgrade Consultant (Unanimous)
- Adopted CY 2024 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Approved contract for Streetcar System Modernization Master Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved reimbursement agreement with LA Dept of Treasury for Thomas Jefferson ferry 2024 drydock costs (Unanimous)
- Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership and consider the May 8, 2025, meeting minutes. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.
- Consideration of May 8, 2025, meeting minutes
The meeting minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The proceedings were procedural, consisting of reports and the consideration of previous minutes.
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review April 2025 financials and several procurement awards. The body is discussing contracts for system modernization and shelter design.
- Award Contract for Streetcar System Modernization Master Plan 25-054
- Award Contract for Climate Adaptive Transit Shelter Design 25-055
- Fare Collection System Upgrade Consultant 25-067
- April 2025 Financials 25-075
- CY 2024 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire 25-069
The Finance Committee approved contracts for climate adaptive transit shelter design and a fare collection system upgrade consultant. The committee also referred the Streetcar System Modernization Master Plan contract to the full Board agenda for further consideration.
- Approved contract for Climate Adaptive Transit Shelter Design (unanimous)
- Approved Fare Collection System Upgrade Consultant (unanimous)
- Approved CY 2024 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Moved Award Contract for Streetcar System Modernization Master Plan to Full Board Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2025 (unanimous)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will hold its June 4, 2025 meeting at 5:30 PM in the RTA Board Room. The session includes public comments, updates on past follow-ups, and a presentation on hurricane preparedness for transit riders.
- Public Open Forum for resident comments
- Follow-up on item 24-114 from prior meeting
- Presentation on hurricane preparedness
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will convene in person on May 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to review routine reports, consider service changes for June 2025, and vote on several consent items including paratransit vehicle purchases and transit security service updates. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Purchase of Paratransit Vehicles (24-126)
- Change Order for Transit Security Services (25-048)
- Purchase of Handheld Radios (25-051)
- Proposed Service Changes for June 2025 (Title VI Analysis 25-065)
- Executive Session on two pending lawsuits: Karen Samuels v. RTA and Jose L. Davilafalu v. RTA
The Board unanimously approved the purchase of paratransit vehicles, handheld radios, and insurance coverages for 2025-2026. Members also approved a change order for transit security services and settled several legal matters in executive session. Board members expressed concern over operator performance and staffing shortages affecting June 2025 service changes.
- Approved purchase of paratransit vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved change order for transit security services (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of handheld radios (unanimous)
- Approved RTA insurance coverages for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendation for BRC Construction Group, LLC v. RTA (unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendation for Personnel Matter (5-1-1)
- Approved General Counsel recommendation for Karen Samuels v. RTA (unanimous)
- Approved General Counsel recommendation for Jose L. Davilafalu v. RTA (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to discuss various agency reports and procurements. The body will consider authorizations for new equipment and a change order for security services.
- Authorization for purchase of Paratransit Vehicles 24-126
- Authorization for purchase of Handheld Radios 25-051
- Change Order for Transit Security Services 25-048
- Informational report on RTA Insurance Coverages 2025-2026
The Finance Committee approved the purchase of paratransit vehicles and handheld radios. The committee also approved a change order for transit security services to maintain coverage through September.
- Approved Purchase of Paratransit Vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase of Handheld Radios (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Transit Security Services (unanimous)
- Adopted Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2025 (unanimous)
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Operations & Administration Committee will hold its May 8, 2025 meeting at 9:00 a.m. to consider the April 2024 meeting minutes, receive reports from senior staff, and review a presentation on proposed overnight bus service reductions starting June 2025. The session is open to public comment via speaker card, email, or mail and will be streamed live.
- Consideration of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (25-061)
- Presentation: Proposed Overnight Service Reductions for June 2025
- Written public comments accepted via speaker card, email ([email protected]), or mail
The committee approved the meeting minutes from April 10, 2025. Members discussed proposed overnight service reductions for June 2025, which will be moved to the Board Agenda for further consideration.
- Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will hold a Title VI public hearing to gather comments on proposed transit service changes. The meeting includes a discussion on overnight service reductions planned for June 2025.
- Title VI public hearing on proposed overnight service reductions for June 2025
- Follow-up on Communications/Disruption Plan timeline
- Follow-up on route information for #31 and #32 routes
- Follow-up on adding a LePass App link to the agency webpage
- Follow-up on improving GPS information
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports and vote on several service contracts. The board will also consider the ratification of a fleet management system award.
- Contract for Pest Control Services (25-033)
- FY 2025 Trapeze Software Support (25-040)
- Carrollton Wheel Press Upgrade (25-042)
- Ratification of contract award to Ron Turley Fleet Management System (25-041)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several service contracts and equipment upgrades via the consent agenda. The board also ratified a contract award for fleet management. Commissioners discussed the need for improved on-time performance and a timeline for route improvements.
- Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Pest Control Services Resolution No. 25-023 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025 Trapeze Software Support Resolution No. 25-024 (unanimous)
- Approved Carrollton Wheel Press Upgrade Resolution No. 25-025 (unanimous)
- Ratified contract award to Ron Turley Fleet Management System Resolution No. 25-026 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will hold a special meeting for a board retreat. The session includes presentations on the 2025 Agency Work Plan and the legal management structure, as well as discussions on board operations and governance priorities.
- Presentation of 2025 Agency Work Plan
- Overview of the Legal Management Structure
- Executive session regarding pending litigation
- Discussion of Board operations and governance priorities
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will meet to review reports from agency executives and consider several procurement authorizations. The committee will also vote on the ratification of a fleet management system contract.
- Authorization for Pest Control Services (25-033)
- Authorization for FY 2025 Trapeze Software Support (25-040)
- Authorization for Carrollton Wheel Press Upgrade (25-042)
- Ratification of contract award to Ron Turley Fleet Management System (25-041)
The Finance Committee approved several procurements, including software support and a wheel press upgrade, and ratified a fleet management contract. The committee also received reports on the Zero Emission Fleet project and financial operations.
- Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Pest Control Services (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025 Trapeze Software Support (unanimous)
- Approved Carrollton Wheel Press Upgrade (unanimous)
- Ratified $194,000 contract award to Ron Turley Fleet Management System for 3 years (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Operations & Administration Committee will meet in person on April 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to review monthly reports from leadership and consider prior meeting minutes. The public may submit written comments before or during the meeting.
- Consideration of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (25-046)
- Presentation referenced as 25-058
The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025, meeting. Members received reports from the CEO, Chief Transit Officer, Chief Asset Manager Officer, and Chief Safety/Security Officer. No new business was introduced.
- Approved March 13, 2025 Committee Meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) of the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will hold an in-person meeting at 5:30 PM on April 2, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, opening comments from the CEO, a public open forum, and reports of no updates on old business. The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities with advance notice.
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2024 Annual Fare Report and the 2025-2029 5-Year Capital Investment Program. The board will also consider several procurement and service contracts via a consent agenda.
- 2024 Annual Fare Report
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2025-2029
- Purchase of Canal and Riverfront Streetcar Tires
- Change Order Request for Carr, Riggs, & Ingram Contract (RFQ2019-021)
- RTA Insurance Brokerage Services for Property and Casualty Coverages
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 5-year Capital Investment Program for 2025-2029 and the purchase of tires for Canal and Riverfront streetcars. The board also ratified a funding agreement with GNO, Inc. for shelter improvements and approved a contract amendment for the Wilty Terminal.
- Approved 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2025-2029 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Canal and Riverfront Streetcar Tires (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order Request for Carr, Riggs, & Ingram Contract (unanimous)
- Approved Outside Counsel Legal Services (unanimous)
- Approved Insurance Brokerage Services for Property and Casualty Coverages (unanimous)
- Ratified CEA with GNO, Inc. for Shelter Improvement Funding (unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to CEA with Parish of Jefferson for Wilty Terminal use
- Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Investment Program and the 2024 Annual Fare Report. The body will also consider authorizations for legal services, insurance brokerage, and streetcar tires.
- 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2025-2029
- 2024 Annual Fare Report
- Purchase of Canal and Riverfront Streetcar Tires
- Outside Counsel Legal Services
- RTA Insurance Brokerage Services for Property and Casualty Coverages
The Finance Committee approved the 5-Year Capital Investment Program for 2025-2029 and several procurement authorizations. The committee also approved a change order for Carr, Riggs, & Ingram and the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved 5-Year Capital Investment Program 2025-2029 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Canal and Riverfront Streetcar Tires (Unanimous)
- Approved Outside Counsel Legal Services (Unanimous)
- Approved RTA Insurance Brokerage Services for Property and Casualty Coverages (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order for Carr, Riggs, & Ingram (Unanimous)
- Approved February 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership and consider the meeting minutes from February 13, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.
- Consideration of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee received monthly reports from the CEO, Chief Transit Officer, Chief Asset Manager Officer, and Chief Safety/Security Officer. No substantive policy decisions or contract approvals were made during the meeting.
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business. The primary focus of the meeting is a presentation on the Capital Investment Program for 2025-2029.
- Presentation of the Capital Investment Program (CIP) 2025-2029
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and the Capital Improvement Program. The board will consider the 2025 Internal Audit Annual Report and Audit Plan and authorize FTA applications.
- Internal Audit 2025 Annual Report and Audit Plan
- Authorization Resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration
- December 2024 Financials
- Informational Report on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Executive session regarding legal matters including Stanley Jenkins v. RTA and Brandon Gillam v. RTA
The Board swore in Mariah Moore as a new commissioner and unanimously approved resolutions to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration. The Board also adopted the 2025 Internal Audit Annual Report and Audit Plan.
- Swore in Mariah Moore as RTA Commissioner
- Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-012 to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-013 for the Internal Audit 2025 Annual Report and Audit Plan (unanimous)
- Accepted counsel recommendations for Kentrell Leggins v. Transdev Services (unanimous)
- Accepted counsel recommendations for Keith Morris v. Ernest Skidmore (unanimous)
- Accepted counsel recommendations for Travis Anthony Peters v. Transdev (unanimous)
- Accepted counsel recommendations for Sheila Jones (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee will hold its regular meeting to review reports from leadership and consider an authorization resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration. The committee will also vote on approval of the January 9, 2025 Finance Committee minutes.
- Consideration of Finance Committee minutes from January 9, 2025 (25-015)
- Authorization Resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration (25-012)
The Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from January 9, 2025.
- Approved Authorization Resolution 25-012 to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration (unanimous)
- Approved Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2025 (unanimous)
Operations & Administration Committee
The committee will meet to review reports from agency leadership and consider the meeting minutes from January 9, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.
- Consideration of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 9, 2025. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental reports regarding ridership, vehicle maintenance, and data collection software.
- Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit service plans for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. The meeting includes a public open forum for discussion.
- Super Bowl Service Plan Brochures
- Mardi Gras Service Plan
- Public Open Forum
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will convene in person to review routine reports, approve a consent agenda including software contracts and a safety plan, and hear public comments. No major policy decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Swiftly contract award for software services (24-116)
- Approval of the 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan (24-148)
- CEA agreement with Ashe’ Cultural Arts Center (25-008)
- Ratification of CY 2024 Louisiana Second Injury Fund assessment (25-009)
- FY25 PROTECT Grant resilience improvement application for bus shelter installations (24-143)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several administrative items, including a software services contract and the 2025 Agency Safety Plan. The Board also authorized a $25,000 grant for murals at the ferry terminal. A legal recommendation regarding prospective litigation from a former Chief of Staff was approved in a 3-2 vote.
- Approved Swiftly Contract Award for Software Services (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 grant for Ashe' Cultural Arts Center murals (unanimous)
- Approved Settlement Authorization Policy (unanimous)
- Approved FY25 PROTECT Grant Resilience Improvement Application for bus shelters
- Approved Third-Party Administrator for automobile and workers' compensation claims (unanimous)
- Approved changes to the Internal Audit Charter (unanimous)
- Approved legal recommendation for Katherine Felton prospective litigation (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution for general counsel services. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, contingent on a two-thirds vote.
- Resolution 25-001 for General Counsel Services
- Executive session for personnel matter (requires 2/3 vote)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Wright, Gray and Harris, LLC to provide General Counsel services. This decision followed an executive session regarding a personnel matter and objections from the outgoing General Counsel regarding potential conflicts of interest.
- Approved appointment of Wright, Gray and Harris, LLC as General Counsel (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit Executive Session (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee is meeting to review financial statements and various procurements. The body will consider a contract award for software services and a funding agreement for shelter improvements.
- Reconsideration of Swiftly Contract Award for Software Services (24-116)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with GNO Inc for Shelter Improvement Funding (24-141)
- Third-Party Administrator of Automobile/General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims (24-147)
- Changes to the Office of Internal Audit and Compliance’s Internal Audit Charter (24-150)
- FY25 PROTECT Grant Resilience Improvement Application for Bus Shelter Installations (24-143)
The Finance Committee approved several procurement items, including a software services contract and a grant application for bus shelter installations. The committee also authorized a cooperative agreement for shelter funding and updated the Internal Audit Charter.
- Approved Swiftly Contract Award for Software Services (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with GNO Inc for Shelter Improvement Funding (unanimous)
- Approved Third-Party Administrator of Automobile/General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims (unanimous)
- Approved changes to the Office of Internal Audit and Compliance’s Internal Audit Charter (unanimous)
- Approved FY25 PROTECT Grant Resilience Improvement Application for Bus Shelter Installations (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Operations & Administration Committee
The Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and a new on-time performance calculation for paratransit. The body is scheduled to consider the 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan and a settlement authorization policy.
- Approval of the 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan 24-148
- Settlement Authorization Policy 24-133
- Presentation on New On-Time Performance (OTP) Calculation for Paratransit
The Operations & Administration Committee approved a new Settlement Authorization Policy to provide the Board with legal settlement reports. The committee also approved the 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan.
- Approved Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved Settlement Authorization Policy 24-133 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2025 RTA Agency Safety Plan 24-148 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Riders Advisory Committee
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Riders Advisory Committee will meet in person to review transit service adjustments for upcoming events, including the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. The meeting includes updates on past follow-ups and an open public forum for riders.
- January service pick
- Super Bowl Service Plan
- Super Bowl Service Disruption Plan
- Mardi Gras Service Plan