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, 7/16/2026

Meeting Location

In Person or Online

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

Agenda

Meeting Agenda

The Details

Call to order

Roll call

Minutes Approval

Public comments

Sam Melden
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

Retirement, Steve Jones, Fixed Line Operator

Presentations

  • 5-Year Capital Investment Program & 2027 Capital Budget; Laura Koprowski, CEO, Kattie Bond, CCO, and James Karasek, CFO
  • 2026 LITE Funding Request; Gary Doran, Manager of Planning & Service Development
  • Customer Experience Update; Sam Melden, Chief; Communications & Customer Experience Officer

Report from the Finance Committee

Co- Chairs, Dr. Perryman and Mary Morrison

Report from the Strategic & Operational Planning Committee

Committee Chair, Zachary Schmidt

Report from the CEO Review Committee

Committee Chair, Kendra Smith

Consideration of pending resolutions or motions

  • Resolution No. 21-26, CEO Evaluation Services; Ursula Barrera-Richards, CHRO
  • Resolution No. 22-26, 2027 Capital Budget; James Karasek, CFOToledo Area Regional Transit Authorityc. Resolution No. 23-26, LITE Funding Project; Gary Doran, Manager of Planning & Service Development
  • Resolution No.24-26, Roof Safety Equipment; Kattie Bond, CCO
  • Resolution No. 25-26, Trapeze Software Update; James Karasek, CFO
  • Resolution No. 26-26, Ingersoll Rand Contract; Rick Bailey, Deputy CEO
  • Resolution No. 27-26, Geotechnical Engineering Contract; Kattie Bond, CCO

Reports from Officers

Reports and communications from Board Trustees

Other business

Designation of the next Board meeting

September 17, 2026

Adjourn

Board Packet

Downloads

For questions, additional information regarding the TARTA Board of Trustees or if you require special assistance, please email info@tarta.com. 

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