Kristy DeFauw

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing the financial report and invoices for March 2026. The board will also receive communications and various reports, including monthly ridership, maintenance, and the CEO/Managing Director's report. Old business items concern personnel matters, while new business involves the submission of federal fiscal year 2026 certifications and assurances, and the release of closed session minutes.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of the March 2026 financial report and invoices, and a series of reports concerning ridership, maintenance, and the CEO's overview. Business items include an executive session regarding collective bargaining and litigation, the submission of FFY-2026 certifications and assurances, and the release of closed session minutes.

This document provides an overview of the Metro Operations and Maintenance Center, a state-of-the-art, sustainable facility developed to enhance mobility and economic freedom in the Illinois Quad Cities. The center integrates environmentally responsible operations, featuring a fleet of 100% eco-friendly buses (comprising battery electric and compressed natural gas vehicles). Key aspects include energy recovery systems, solar power generation, recycled water usage, and advanced facilities designed for maximum efficiency in energy, human potential, and mechanical productivity. It also details robust maintenance areas, innovative electric bus charging solutions, and amenities for employee well-being, underscoring Metro's commitment to leading regional transportation through sustainable and innovative technologies.

The agenda for the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, includes a Roll Call and Public Comment session. Key financial discussions involve the December 2025 Financial Report and the review of December 2025 Operating and Capital Invoices from QCGPG and MetroLINK. Reports are expected from officers, committees, and the CEO/Managing Director covering monthly ridership, maintenance, and general operations. Old Business consideration includes a Personnel matter to be discussed in Executive Session. New Business items focus on issuing Public Notices for the Acquisition, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of NEVI Compliant EV Chargers, and for a Comprehensive Transit System Study, in addition to discussing an amendment to the New Flyer Bus Purchase Agreement #2. Future meeting dates for February and March 2026 are also noted.

This Climate Change Action Plan for MetroLINK details the agency's historical commitment to climate initiatives, including the deployment of alternative fuel buses and the development of LEED-certified facilities. The plan's strategic direction focuses on future emissions reduction goals, such as purchasing low or no emission heavy-duty buses, applying green principles to facilities, coordinating workforce development, introducing alternative fuels, considering renewable energy sources, and expanding resiliency efforts. It also outlines next steps for implementation and monitoring to enhance sustainability and prepare for climate change.