The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to address leadership changes and plan for the organization’s next chapter.
According to the RTA, during the meeting, the board passed a resolution invalidating a previously amended contract and authorized Board Chair Ann Duplessis to negotiate a separation agreement with CEO Lona Edwards Hankins on behalf of the agency.
The board also approved a resolution to begin a national search for the next Chief Executive Officer of the RTA.
“The Board of Commissioners is committed to ensuring that the RTA moves forward with transparency, accountability, and a clear vision for the future,” said Ann Duplessis, chair of the RTA Board of Commissioners. “Today’s actions are intended to support a thoughtful leadership transition while keeping our focus on the riders, employees, and communities who depend on public transit every day. We are committed to conducting a thorough national search to identify the right leader to guide the RTA into its next chapter.”
Additional information regarding the CEO search process and interim leadership plans will be shared as it becomes available.
The RTA remains committed to maintaining normal transit operations throughout this transition and continuing progress on key initiatives aimed at improving service, accessibility, infrastructure, and the overall rider experience.
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