Regional Transit Authority

Contact Information

Phone:(504) 827-8330
Website:http://www.norta.com
Board address:

2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
 

Purpose

The Regional Transit Authority board oversees transit in New Orleans including setting fares, managing service and operations, developing operating budgets, approving each year’s annual transportation development plan, and deciding upon capital purchases and expansions. Under contract to the board, Veolia Transportation manages all day-to-day aspects of the transit agency. 

Composition

Eight members.

  • The Mayor of New Orleans appoints five members; and
  • The President of Jefferson Parish appoints three members.

 

Current Composition:

Appointing Authority

First Name

Last Name

Term Expires

Appointed by The Mayor

Laura

Bryan

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The Mayor

Mark

Raymond Jr

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The Mayor

Fred

Neal, Jr.

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The Mayor from a list of (4) names submitted by the senators from the Orleans Delegation with Council approval

Art

Walton

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by the Mayor from a list of (6) names submitted by the representatives  from the Orleans House Delegation

Flozell

Daniels, Jr.

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish

Al

Herrera

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish

Walter

Tillery

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish

Sharon

Wegner

Serve at pleasure of appointing authority

 

Term Length

Members serve at the pleasure of appointing authority.

(Created by: R.S. 48:1651, et seq.)