Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Board Of Directors Meeting
The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting included consideration for approval of the Draft Meeting Minutes and Draft Executive Session Meeting Minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. Key discussion items included the CEO Report covering agency updates, key initiatives, employee spotlight recognizing drivers and supervisors for service during the Brown University incident, ridership data, on-time performance, and lost service reports. The Board also discussed and potentially voted on the potential approval of several RIPTA Policies pursuant to RIGL 42-155, et seq, including the Policy Governing All RIPTA Policies, Code of Ethics Policy, Indemnification Policy, Grants, Charitable and Civic Donations and/or Contribution Policy, Lobbyist Policy, Credit Card Policy, Employee Recruitment & Hiring Policy, and Employee Retirement, Resignation & Termination Policy. Further discussion involved approval for a Line of Credit and a Board Resolution regarding support for "Millionaire's Tax" legislation. The Board later approved the Budget Submission, a request for structural analysis and design work for the Transit Center, the 2026 Meeting Schedule, an extension for the GIRO Three Year Maintenance Contract, and a one-year extension for the Reveal Paratransit Software. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session.