Transportation Committee

August 27, 2026 10:00 AM

City Council Chamber

1. Roll call

2. Approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting

3. Discussion and vote on Resolution No. R-26-356: A resolution in support of establishing a permanent Opportunity Pass program to continue to provide fare-free public transportation on RTA buses, streetcars, and ferries for New Orleans Youth – Courtney Jackson, Executive Director, RIDE New Orleans; Bob Danton, Policy Manager, RIDE New Orleans; and Sierra Gaines, Youth Transit Ambassador, RIDE New Orleans

4. Presentation and discussion on e-bike safety – Captain Anthony (Buddy) Micheu IV, NOPD Traffic and Special Events Commander, Special Operations Unit; Jennifer E. Ruley, PE, Mobility and Safety Division Manager, Department of Public Works; Jeanie Donovan, MPH, MPA, Director of Public Health & Policy, New Orleans Health Department; and William Johnson, MPH, Injury Prevention Manager, New Orleans Health Department

5. Ground Transportation Bureau (GTB) update on operations, including issuance and renewal processes, current challenges, and potential opportunities for improvement – Stephen Nelson, Director of Public Works, and Delisia F. Crayton, Ground Transportation Bureau Administrator, Department of Public Works

6. Project Status Update and Next Steps, Connecting New Orleans East Project - Andrew J. Logan, Communications & Community Outreach Manager, Department of Public Works and Virginia Brisley, Construction Project Manager, Department of Public Works   

7. Adjourn

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