Mark Zitzler

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative reports, including the Chief Executive Officer's report on the Ben Franklin Bridge 100th anniversary, the Commodore Barry Bridge rehabilitation project, and preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Financial updates provided information on bridge traffic and toll revenue, operating expenses, and an update on outstanding bonds. Additionally, the board addressed various committee resolutions involving utility easements, contract modifications, property use agreements, collective bargaining amendments, and member nominations for the Citizens Advisory Committee. New business included the consideration of pending contracts.

The board meeting included the review and acceptance of the General Manager's report, as well as the receipt and filing of lists detailing previously approved payments, purchase orders, and contracts for April 2026. Additionally, the board received and filed the balance sheet and equity statement dated February 28, 2026.

The board meeting covered several critical operational and administrative items. Key topics included the CEO and CFO reports, which addressed emergency procurement actions, progress on bridge painting and rehabilitation projects, and the opening of a new operations control center for PATCO. Discussions also focused on fare collection modernization, emergency preparedness exercises, and community outreach efforts. Additionally, the board addressed contract and engineering payment approvals, personnel actions including retirements and appointments, legal statistics, and a financial summary concerning toll revenue and traffic trends. New business items involved the conveyance of DRPA property and consideration of various contracts.

The board meeting involved several key actions, including the acceptance of the General Manager's report and the receipt and filing of financial documents such as payment lists, purchase orders, contracts, and the balance sheet. Significant resolutions adopted included support services for the City to Shore Bike MS event at the Woodcrest Station, an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 676 providing a one-time signing payment to covered employees, and the authorization of six pending PATCO contracts ranging between $25,000 and $100,000.

The board discussed key capital projects including the PATCO Viaduct Preservation Project and the Commodore Barry Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The CEO reported on ongoing maintenance such as systemwide station cleaning and priority deck repairs, as well as participation in regional law enforcement initiatives. Personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and retirements, were noted along with a review of contracts, purchases, and EEO categories. Legal statistics were provided, and the CFO presented a financial summary covering traffic volumes and toll revenues.