Committee Meetings

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Transportation

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. EDT

1240 W 6th St. Cleveland, OH 44113 (Directions)

RTA Office, Main Office Board Room (or watch on YouTube)

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), or RTA, is a political subdivision of the state. Its Board of Trustees is charged with managing and conducting RTA’s affairs. The board also establishes overall RTA administrative policies, which are implemented by the General Manager. It is the decision-making body of GCRTA.

In this meeting: Different members of the board make up smaller committees. Those committees will discuss their business and decide whether to move proposals to the full board for consideration at a full board meeting. Reference the agenda (when posted) for more information, including which committees will meet, who serves on them, and the names of some expected presenters.

Current Board of Trustees members:

Board President: Paul A. Koomar, Mayor, City of Bay Village
Board Vice President: Lauren R. Welch, Assistant Director of Communications, Say Yes Cleveland
Rev. Charles P. Lucas, Pastor Emeritus, St. James AME Church
Anthony D. Biasiotta, Mayor, City of Seven Hills
Stephen M. Love, Program Director, Cleveland Foundation
Deidre McPherson, Chief Community Officer, Assembly for the Arts
Calley Mersmann, Senior Strategist, Transit & Mobility, City of Cleveland
Emily Garr Pacetti, Vice President & Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Jeffrey W. Sleasman, Senior Director, The Fund for Our Economic Future
David E. Weiss, Mayor, City of Shaker Heights

Note: It can be difficult to see who is speaking when this livestream has the view of all the board members. If you can’t make out who is speaking, feel free to note that in your coverage. Using less specific descriptors – such as “a board member” – can work.

Watching remotely? Find a livestream of the meeting on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gcrtalive7734/streams

Attending in person?

We add two hours of pay ($36) to the assignment.

Find Documenters coverage of past GCRTA meetings here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=211

Check the source website for additional information

Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Lori Ingram

More RTA riders using EZFare phone app to pay for rides

View notes

Live reporting by Stesia Swain

GCRTA advances EZfare renewal

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Goodmorning! My name is Stésià and today I’ll be tweeting coverage for yesterday’s Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) meeting held at 9am. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

10:25 AM May 8, 2024 CDT

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The roll is called. Four committee members are present. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Presented first is fire alarm & safety system inspections and maintenance services for a five year period. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached are the National Fire Protection Agency’s (NFPA) requirements. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are a few examples of the systems that are tested. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here is the “Scope of Work”. This slide covers fire alarm control panels. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide covers the Life Safety System and was quickly shared. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide begins the procurement overview. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide shows a project cost breakdown. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide explains the recommendation that Johnson Controls be awarded said funds for the fire alarm/life safety system testing service and preventative maintenance contract. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The floor is then open for questions. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This agenda item is approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next to he presented is the EZFare Service Renewal. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide shows Fare Media ticketing options.
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide explains more background on EZFare. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide shares the EXFare overview which shows the sales of EZFare. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is slide shows the pricing changes. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slides are the Procurement Overview. This slides were read through quickly and they were vital in explaining more background on the Masabi Firm’s history and experience. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Time is given for questions. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The motion to approve is carried. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This portion of the meeting is adjourned. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The next portion of this meeting is the Operational Planning & Infrastructure Committee. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland First being presented is the Main Office Building Garage Repairs. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here is the location and a photo of this garage. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are photos of the existing conditions of this parking garage. The representative explains that although these photos don’t look the best, the garage is still strong and secure. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide addresses project objectives and how the repairs will be made. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These slides cover the Procurement Overview. The request is that JADCO Construction Services be awarded a contract, not to exceed $432,000.00, for the Main Office Building Garage repairs. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Time is given for questions. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A motion is made to move this agenda item to the full board. The motion carried. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next being discussed is the 2025-2029 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan by the Operational Planning & Infrastructure Committee. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here is a detailed presentation overview. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide gives a more in depth break down of the purpose of the two teams CPWG & CPOC. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is a proposed five year plan for each project category. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A notable point on the presentation was the outline of funding sources. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is Engineering & Project Management #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are the Capital Budget Highlights. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Agency Information

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

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GCRTA, or RTA, is a political subdivision of the state. Its Board of Trustees is charged with managing and conducting RTA’s affairs. The Board also establishes overall RTA administrative policies, which are implemented by the General Manager.