Regional Transit Authority
Contact Information
Phone: | (504) 827-8330 |
Website: | http://www.norta.com |
Board address: | 2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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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
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First Name
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Last Name
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Term Expires
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Appointed by The Mayor
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Laura
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Bryan
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The Mayor
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Mark
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Raymond Jr
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The Mayor
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Fred
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Neal, Jr.
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The Mayor from a list of (4) names submitted by the senators from the Orleans Delegation with Council approval
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Art
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Walton
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by the Mayor from a list of (6) names submitted by the representatives from the Orleans House Delegation
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Flozell
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Daniels, Jr.
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish
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Al
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Herrera
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish
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Walter
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Tillery
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Appointed by The President of Jefferson Parish
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Sharon
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Wegner
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Serve at pleasure of appointing authority
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Term Length
Members serve at the pleasure of appointing authority.
(Created by: R.S. 48:1651, et seq.)