The meetings covered several operational and infrastructure projects, including the Lorain Road TOD Plan procurement, on-call architectural/engineering services for 2026, the Tower City East Portal rehabilitation, and asbestos abatement at the Brook Park facility. Discussions also addressed the West Park Training Facility roof replacement project. Furthermore, the committee reviewed a strategic communications roadmap, financial forecasts, potential service adjustments and delays, and the proposed sales tax ballot initiative.
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The board discussed public feedback concerning transit service, accessibility, and the potential ballot initiative for a sales and use tax increase. Key actions included the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, authorization of contracts for medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, and the ratification of a change order for emergency track repairs. The board also received financial reports and an update on transit projects, including federal grant awards and the arrival of new rail cars.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
The board discussed several items including the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Budget, the issuance and sale of $35 million in sales tax-supported bonds to fund capital projects, and amendments to codified rules related to transit system asset protection. Key topics included the authorization of various contracts for paratransit vehicles, elevator and escalator maintenance, mobile ticketing solutions, and new ticket vending machines, as well as the implementation of a new transit data platform. Performance reviews were conducted, including quarterly results, and a resolution was passed to congratulate retired employees.
The committee meetings covered several strategic and operational topics. Governance discussions focused on committee structure and strategic planning. The Committee of the Whole reviewed a $35 million bond issuance, code book amendments regarding transit system asset protection, and planned service adjustments. Procurement and performance monitoring committees discussed contracts for elevator and escalator maintenance, paratransit vehicle procurement, mobile fare collection renewals, ticket vending machines, and a new transit data system. Operational planning reviewed infrastructure projects including rail crossing rehabilitation, substation repairs, and fiber optic network construction. The compensation committee conducted executive sessions for employment and evaluation reviews.
