Click to learn more about this service alert: 15 Detour Chase Pontiac revision   Construction Detour Due to a water line project on Summit between New York and Galena a detour will be necessary. (Update due to Erie closing): Routes Affected 15 Detour Inbound= Via Summit to Pontiac (R), Chase (L), Galena (L), Erie (R), back to route. Outbound= From Erie to Galena (L), Chase (R), Pontiac (R), Summit (L) back to route. Bus Stops Affected Inbound= 11 stops Outbound= 12 stops Beginning: 09/28/2026 Duration 1 week. Extra Milage +1.0 mile Please contact dispatch with any questions or concerns.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 22 Detour Huron/Madison(Revised  Construction Detour Due to roadwork on Madison at Huron, a detour is necessary from Jackson to Michigan (L), Madison (R), back to regular route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 26 Detour (Huron/Madison  Construction Detour Outbound only from Jackson to Michigan (L), Jefferson (R) back to route

Click to learn more about this service alert: 5 Detour Huron/Madison  Construction Detour Inbound only From Huron to Jackson (R), Michigan (L), Jefferson (L), Huron (R), back to regular route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 34 Detour Huron/Madison  Construction Detour Inbound= From Huron to Jefferson (L), Erie (R), to regular route - Outbound= From Jackson to Michigan (L), Jefferson (L), Huron (R), back to regular route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 18 detour Franklin  Construction Detour Due to Tree maintenance a Detour is needed for the: 18 Detour OB: Woodruff to Ashland right to Collingwood right to regular route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Service change begins Sunday, September 20.   Modified Service To continue to improve service, there will be a service change with small time changes to several routes on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Route 5 will end at Walmart and no longer service Flower Hospital. Route 2 will join line up at the top and bottom of the hour Mon-Fri 6a-6p. https://tarta.com/media-center/service-change-september-20-2026/

Click to learn more about this service alert: 15 Detour revised 08/24/2026  Construction Detour Due to a water line project on Summit between New York and Galena a detour will be necessary. Inbound= Via Summit to Pontiac (R), Erie (L), Columbus (R), Chase (L), Galena (L), Erie (R), back to route. / Outbound= From Erie to Galena (L), Chase (R), Columbus (R), Erie (L), Pontiac (R), Summit (L) back to route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 2 Detour Wheeling and Starr  Construction Detour Due to Road Work on Wheeling at Starr, a detour is necessary. Routes Affected 2 OB Detour Inbound=Unaffected Outbound= From Starr to Coy (R), Navarre (L), back to regular route. Bus Stops Affected Inbound= NA Outbound= 6 Stops Duration 09/29/2026 until unknown

Click to learn more about this service alert: 2 Detour Starr at Plymouth   Construction Detour Due to road repair a Detour is needed for the: 2 Line Detour OB: Starr Ave to East Broadway left to Ravine Parkway right to Dearborn right to Starr left to regular route. IB: regular route. Bus Stops Affected: OB; 3 IB: 0 Beginning: 09/28/2026 Duration: 2 days Extra Milage -0.16

Click to learn more about this service alert: 18 Detour Delaware  Construction Detour Due to a forming sink hole at Delaware Ave. and Parkwood Ave, it has become necessary to create a detour.. Inbound= Central Ave. to Collingwood Blvd (R), Delaware (L) back on route./ Outbound= Collingwood Blvd (R) Central Ave. (L) back on route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 33 Detour Junction  Construction Detour Due to work being done on the church at Nebraska and Junction it is necessary for a detour for 33 IB from Detroit to Indiana R to back on route OB Indiana to Detroit L to back on route

Click to learn more about this service alert: APT SIDE LINE UP CHANGE begins Monday 7-13-26  Construction Detour Due to Sidewalk construction, the APT side lineups will be moved to Superior. Routes 15, 16, 18, 22, 26, 33 & 34

Click to learn more about this service alert: 10 Detour Glenwood: Outbound Regular Route  Construction Detour Inbound= From 795 to Lime City (L) continue on Lime City back to route. Outbound= Regular Route

Click to learn more about this service alert: Stops in Constructions Zones  Construction Accessibility Issue TARTA does not pick up or drop off in construction zones, or in bus stops with traffic cones in the road.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 33 Detour Arlington  Construction Detour 33 Inbound= Via Detroit, South(R), Spencer (L), back on route. / 33 Outbound= Via Spencer, South (R), Detroit (L), back on route.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Bus stops on detour  Stop Moved Bus stops closed because of detours will be flag down service on the detour route.

Board of Trustees Meeting, 11/13/2025

Meeting Location

In Person or Online

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority
130 Knapp Street
Toledo, Ohio 43604

Meeting Agenda

The Details

Call to order

Board President Kendra Smith called the meeting to order at 4 p.m.

Roll call

Trustees Present: Kendra Smith, Mary Morrison, Dr. Perryman, Lou Thomson, Zachary Schmidt, Gary Gonya, Karen Poore, Dr. Tiffany Whitman

Trustees Absent: Heather Baker, Brittany Ford, Joel Beren, Tarik Kadri


Officers Present: Laura Koprowski – CEO, James Karasek – Secretary-Treasurer, Stephen Hartman – General Counsel

Minutes Approval

A motion was made by Bud Thomson and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Whitman to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Public comments

Andy Cole
Reminder of Public Comment Guidelines

  • Each speaker must sign in prior to the start of the meeting.
  • Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person or 5 minutes per group, per meeting.
  • Public comment may also be provided in writing until 12:00 p.m. on the date of the scheduled board meeting and should be emailed to Andy Cole at acole@tarta.com.
  • Please contact Andy Cole at acole@tarta.com or 419-245-5213 about providing comments at TARTA Board meetings, if special accommodations are needed to attend the meetings or with any questions.

Recognitions

A motion was made by Bud Thomson and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Whitman to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Presentations

Employee Engagement Survey Results

Matt Webb, TransPro


Performance Management Program (PMP) Update

Luke Allison and Ehren Bingaman, TransPro

Strategic Planning Update

Kim Radcliff, EXMI

Report from the Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on November 6, 2025. James Karasek, CFO, presented the 2026 Operating Budget Review. The focus was on key highlights from the budget, revenue, department and expense budgets as well.

Report from the Policy Committee

The Policy Committee met on November 6, 2025. Rick Bailey, Chief Customer Experience & Mobility Officer, presented the revised ADA Policy Book. He discussed the updates made to the eligibility process and highlighted that the revisions ensure the ADA Policy Book are now in better compliance with the current requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Report from the Customer Advisory Committee (C.A.C.)

Susan Gettum, Chief of Staff

Consideration of pending resolutions or motions

RESOLUTION 41-25

A motion made by Dr. Perryman and seconded by Gary Gonya to adopt Resolution No. 41-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (CEO) TO AMEND THE A.A. BOOS RESOLUTION NO. 51-24 FOR THE APRON, FENCE AND EMPLOYEE PARKIG LOT PAVING PROJECT AT 1127 W. CENTRAL. The motion passed unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 42-25

A motion made by Mary Morrison and seconded by Lou Thomson to adopt Resolution No. 42-25 AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON BANK ACCOUNTS FOR FIFTH THIRD BANK. The motion passed unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 43-25


A motion made by Lou Thomson and seconded by Mary Morrison to adopt Resolution No. 43-25 AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON BANK ACCOUNT FOR HUNTINGTON. The motion passed unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 37-25
A motion made by Mary Morrison and seconded by Lou Thomson to adopt Resolution No. 37-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) TO APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE TARTA ADA COMPLIMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICES POLICY. The motion passed unanimously.

Reports from Officers

Secretary-Treasurer: CFO James Karasek

Cash and Investments remain strong at $58.3 million. Accounts Receivable are lower than last year due to timing of grant draws. Capital Assets not being Depreciated lower than last year due fewer large capital projects in progress. Accounts Payable are lower than last year primarily due to timing. Fringe Benefits overage is due to higher workers compensation premium than budgeted. Materials and Supplies are over mainly due to the purchase of tire monitoring units for fixed line buses, which also caused maintenance to be over budget. Claims and Insurance were over due to timing of OTRP invoices. Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees were over budget due to State Fees related to our Sales Tax being higher than expected. Other was over budget due to timing of the Bus Roadeo invoices. Planning is over budget due to timing of invoices related to the BRT planning study. Safety is over due to outside security service being higher than budgeted. September Sales Tax was $3.78 million dollars compared to September 2024 of $3.66 million dollars. October Sales Tax was $3.53 million dollars compared to October 2024 of $3.37 million dollars. TARTA had $140,591 in Investment Income.

 

Chief Executive Officer Laura Koprowski

The CEO reported on the 55-year anniversary of TARTA coming up in 2026. Celebrating Veterans Day with bus wraps and reduced rates for Veterans and active-duty military. The BRT Stakeholder Advisory Committee, WorkLink for Wood County, and Go Bus Service in Northwest Ohio. The EV Buses roll out is scheduled for November 17, 2025. CEO Coffee Chats start this week. Trustee Zachary Schmidt would like one in Rossford.

 

Vice President Mary Morrison

Vice President Mary Morrison recognized Veterans Day and thanked Board members for their service.

 

President Kendra Smith

President Kendra Smith reminded the members and attendees about the OPTA conference coming up November 19th and thanked all who would be attending.

Reports and communications from Board Trustees

Other business

The next regularly scheduled TARTA Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the Knapp Street Board Room at 130 Knapp St., Toledo OH 43604

Designation of the next Board meeting

February 22, 2024

Adjourn

A motion was made by Mary Morrison and seconded by Lou Thomson to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20pm.

Downloads

For questions, additional information regarding the TARTA Board of Trustees or if you 
require special assistance, please contact Alex Huffaker, Executive Assistant to the CEO at 
ahuffaker@tarta.com or 419.245.5223.

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