Utah Transit Authority

The meeting included a closed session regarding litigation and personnel. Discussion topics included a review of performance dashboards for December 2015 and early 2016, a recommendation regarding the organization's 2015 performance goals, and the review of 2016 vehicle lease parameters. The committee also discussed the Provo-Orem Transportation Improvement Project interlocal agreement, introduced a new manager of local government relations, and finalized the board meeting agenda.

The meeting agenda includes departmental reports on seasonal service, employee recognition, discretionary grants, and financial performance. Key business items involve a technical budget adjustment for the capital budget, a resolution to delegate the search for an internal auditor, and the review of various contracts and grant agreements related to transit signal projects, infrastructure maintenance, bus cleaning, and electric vehicle charging equipment incentives.

The board discussed recognition awards, suicide prevention awareness, and various contract and disbursement actions. Specifically, the board addressed the roof replacement for Meadowbrook Building 8, light rail vehicle wraps, and amendments related to the Depot District Clean Fuels Technology Center. Discussion items also covered the Maintenance of Way building and the 2021-2025 five-year capital plan.

The committee meeting addressed several operational and service-related items, including a safety update and the approval of a Title VI equity analysis for the April 2018 Change Day. Discussions also covered the Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit system, including Title VI analysis for the project, service and fare equity evaluations, and resolutions regarding service changes, route alignments, and system improvements.

The committee discussed the board meeting agenda, which included a review of the 2017 tentative budget public outreach efforts, an upcoming State of UTA and listening tour results presentation, the approval process for the Sandy Phase III project, and a presentation on the property acquisition process. Additionally, the committee deliberated on a proposed new committee structure for the board, focusing on oversight, accountability, community connection, strategic direction, and policy development, as well as the potential for board liaison roles.