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 "city": "New Orleans Regional Transit Authority",
 "state": "LA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/norta/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Riders Advisory Committee to review bus stop and detour updates",
   "summary": "The Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss transit issues and provide a forum for rider feedback. The agency will provide updates on specific maintenance and detour inquiries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/8/1330_A_Riders_Advisory_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1330&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Riders Advisory Committee to discuss New Orleans East Service Improvement Plan",
   "summary": "The committee will review a plan to improve transit services in New Orleans East, including current mobility needs and community priorities. The meeting also includes a follow-up on hurricane preparedness discussions from June 10, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/7/1329_A_Riders_Advisory_Committee_26-07-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1329&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "RTA Board to consider insurance renewals and transit infrastructure repairs",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and vote on several contracts. Key actions include insurance renewals and emergency repairs for streetcar substations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/6/1328_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1328&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Operations & Administration Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Operations & Administration Committee meets June 11 with public comments and routine reports",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s Operations & Administration Committee will hold an in-person public meeting on June 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the RTA Board Room. The meeting will include routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, committee and executive reports, and public comment periods. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/6/1326_A_Operations___Administration_Committee_26-06-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1326&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance committee to vote on insurance renewals and ferry terminal lease",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Finance Committee will meet in person on June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM to review routine financial matters. The committee will consider minutes from the May 14 Operations Committee meeting, receive reports from the CEO, CFO, and other officers, and take public comment before any votes. No major policy decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/6/1327_A_Finance_Committee_26-06-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1327&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Riders Advisory Committee to discuss hurricane preparedness and service recovery",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness and communications. The body will also review service restoration and recovery priorities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/6/1360_A_Rider%27s_Advisory_Committee_26-06-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1360&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Riders Advisory Committee meeting rescheduled",
   "summary": "The Riders Advisory Committee meeting originally scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on June 10, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/6/1325_A_Rider%27s_Advisory_Committee_26-06-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1325&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "RTA board to vote on battery-electric bus charging deal and CEO appointment",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold an in-person public meeting on May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am to consider routine minutes, committee reports, and several action items including a cooperative agreement for battery-electric bus charging infrastructure and the appointment of an interim CEO.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1324_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1324&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Operations & Administration Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Committee to vote on Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and conduct business. The committee is scheduled to vote on the adoption of the Customer Code of Conduct and Enforcement Policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1322_A_Operations___Administration_Committee_26-05-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1322&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Finance Committee to review modems, software renewals, and insurance",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review financial statements from March 2026 and insurance coverages for 2026-2027. The committee will consider several procurement and authorization items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1323_A_Finance_Committee_26-05-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1323&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "RTA board to review CEO employment agreement in closed session",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special in-person meeting to conduct a closed-session review of the employment agreement and amendment for Chief Executive Officer Lona Hankins. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the executive session item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1357_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1357_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-05-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1357&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Riders Advisory Committee May 6 meeting cancelled, next on June 3",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the RTA Board Room has been cancelled. The next meeting is planned for June 3, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/5/1353_A_Rider%27s_Advisory_Committee_26-05-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1353&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "RTA to consider Algiers service plan and electric bus charging infrastructure",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contract awards and service plans. The board will also receive reports on paratransit software modernization and ADA compliance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/4/1320_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-04-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1320&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Executive Committee meets April 23 with public comment options",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Executive Committee will hold an in-person public meeting on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the RTA Board Room. The session may start late until a quorum is present and will be live-streamed. Public comments can be submitted in person, by email, or mail before the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/4/1356_A_Executive_Committee_26-04-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1356&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-17",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1342&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Operations & Administration Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1318&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Special Board of Commissioners ",
   "headline": "RTA Board to elect officers and ratify two contracts",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers and assign committees. The board will also consider the ratification of two prior actions regarding a maintenance contract and a lease.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/4/1354_A_Special_Board_of_Commissioners__26-04-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1354&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1319&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "April 1, 2026 Riders Advisory Committee meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/4/1317_A_Rider%27s_Advisory_Committee_26-04-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1317&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "New Orleans transit board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026, was canceled because no quorum was present. The next meeting is set for April 28, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/3/1316_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-03-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1316&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Operations & Administration Committee",
   "headline": "Operations & Administration Committee meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was canceled because there was no quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/3/1314_A_Operations___Administration_Committee_26-03-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1314&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "New Orleans RTA Finance Committee meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was canceled because there was no quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/3/1315_A_Finance_Committee_26-03-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1315&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Riders Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Riders Advisory Committee meeting cancelled for March 4, 2026",
   "summary": "The Riders Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/3/1313_A_Rider%27s_Advisory_Committee_26-03-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1313&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "RTA Board to ratify Mardi Gras security agreement with Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on policy updates and contract awards. The board will consider a cooperative agreement for security during the 2026 Mardi Gras season.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/2/1312_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-02-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1312&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Finance Committee to review vehicle maintenance and security contracts",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Finance Committee will review December 2025 financials and consider several procurement authorizations. The body will discuss contract awards for vehicle fluids and drydocking maintenance, as well as a change order for security services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/2/1311_A_Finance_Committee_26-02-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1311&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Operations & Administration Committee",
   "headline": "RTA Committee to review safety plan and workplace policies",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Operations & Administration Committee will meet to discuss agency reports and authorize several policy updates. The body will consider the 2026 RTA Agency Safety Plan and amendments to employee policies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://norta.legistar1.com/norta/meetings/2026/2/1310_A_Operations___Administration_Committee_26-02-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://norta.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1310&GID=825&G=608A705A-E268-40F8-A64E-11D52BA47DDB"
  }
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